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White-ball skipper role given to Brook

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April 08, 2025

HARRY Brook has been installed as England's new white-ball captain, leading both limited-overs sides.

- By RORY DOLLARD

White-ball skipper role given to Brook

The 26-year-old Yorkshire man was the overwhelming favourite from the moment Jos Buttler stood down in the closing stages of a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign in February.

By then Brook was already in place as Buttler's deputy and had stood in during an ODI series against Australia last September.

Unlike several other potential candidates, he is also an undisputed first-choice pick across all formats.

England had considered asking Test captain Ben Stokes to take over in the 50-over format, with director of men's cricket Rob Key floating the idea during a press conference at Lord's last month, but there were serious concerns about adding to the workload of the 33-year-old.

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