‘Even KP couldn’t come close’: Stokes makes huge Brook-Pietersen comparison

Ben Stokes has heaped praise on Harry Brook after the England white-ball captain produced another breathtaking T20I innings against Sri Lanka, even suggesting that the young batter's talent surpasses that of Kevin Pietersen.Brook smashed an unbeaten 114 off just 49 balls in the first T20I in Southampton, striking 10 fours and six sixes at a remarkable strike rate of 232.65. His assault helped England post 254/4 before they bowled Sri Lanka out for 135 in 19 overs to win by 119 runs.Stokes, who has played alongside Brook for England, took to X to express his admiration for the 27-year-old's ability.“I don’t even think the genius of KP could come close to what Harry Brook has talent-wise.“Is it really that hard to just sit back and admire these players for what they are, on the good days and the bad days, and stop berating them for doing things that we would…