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Zak Crawley set to captain Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:31 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Zak Crawley set to captain Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred
Summary

Zak Crawley, formerly of the England team, is taking a break from first-class cricket after being dropped from the national squad. He has been named the captain of Sunrisers Leeds for the upcoming season of The Hundred, ahead of Harry Brook. This move marks a significant change in Crawley's career as he transitions into a leadership role in this T20 competition.

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  • •Zak Crawley takes a break from first-class cricket
  • •Former England opener leads Sunrisers Leeds this summer
  • •Crawley's appointment comes ahead of Harry Brook
  • •His role in The Hundred may influence future selections
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  • 1:31 PMESPNcricinfo — Zak Crawley takes break from first-class cricket following England axe
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Former England opener set to be named as Sunrisers Leeds captain in the Hundred, ahead of Harry Brook

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