Harry Brook discusses Test captaincy, batting issues and Wellington incident
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
In an interview, England's Harry Brook expressed support for Joe Root as the Test captain ahead of a series against Pakistan. He reflected on the consequences of a nightclub incident in Wellington that raised concerns about his leadership capabilities. Despite facing criticism and scrutiny, Brook has posted impressive batting averages since his Test debut in 2022. He acknowledged the pressures of being in the public eye and emphasized the importance of responsibility both on and off the field.
- •Brook supports Root's role as England's Test captain.
- •Brook addressed the fallout from a nightclub incident in Wellington.
- •He has the highest batting average in Tests for England in 60 years.
- •Brook looks forward to collaborating with Root as captain.
- •England prepares for a Test series against Pakistan at Headingley.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
- 5:15 AMBBC Sport — Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
"In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.
"In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.
"Harry Brook says he does not know if the incident in Wellington ahead of the Ashes cost him the England captaincy but believes the decision to appoint Joe Root was the "right one".
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 5:22 AMBrook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.
- BBC SportAug 17, 2026, 5:15 AMBrook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington
In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.
- Sky Sports—Brook quizzed on Wellington incident as he gives Root captaincy backing
Harry Brook says he does not know if the incident in Wellington ahead of the Ashes cost him the England captaincy but believes the decision to appoint Joe Root was the "right one".
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