Harry Brook says it would be a 'privilege' to succeed Ben Stokes as England test cricket captain
England cricketer Harry Brook has expressed that he would consider it a privilege to succeed Ben Stokes as the national Test cricket captain. The comments follow recent match performances against New Zealand.
Why it matters
As a prominent figure in international sports, Brook's leadership aspirations are of significant interest to the global cricket community and England's future team strategy.
England's Harry Brook leaves the pitch after losing his wicket during the first day of the test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) England's Harry Brook plays a shot off the bowling of New Zealand's Will O'Rourke during the second day of the test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) England's Ben Stokes smiles prior to the start of day five of the Third Test cricket match, in Nottingham, England, Monday, June 29, 2026. (Jacob King/PA via AP) (Jacob King/PA via AP) 1 / 3 Britain England New Zealand Cricket England's Harry Brook leaves the pitch after losing his wicket during the first day of the test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) 1 / 3 Britain England New Zealand Cricket England's Harry Brook leaves the pitch after losing his wicket during the first day of the test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Thursday, June 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) 2 / 3 Britain England New Zealand Cricket England's Harry Brook plays a shot off the bowling of New Zealand's Will O'Rourke during the second day of the test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) 3 / 3 Britain England New Zealand Cricket England's Ben Stokes smiles prior to the start of day five of the Third Test cricket match, in Nottingham, England, Monday, June 29, 2026. (Jacob King/PA via AP) (Jacob King/PA via AP) STEVE DOUGLAS Tue, June 30, 2026 at 4:14 PM UTC · 2 min read Harry Brook is open to being England cricket captain in all three formats after saying it would be a “privilege” to succeed Ben Stokes as skipper of the test team.
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