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‘Actions speak louder than words’: England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook relishing responsibility

Batter approaching unwanted Wellington anniversaryEngland take on Pakistan and Sri Lanka in ODI seriesHarry Brook is embracing leadership and responsibility as he nears the one-year anniversary of his Wellington altercation, insisting he wants to be “the man England fans and…

The Guardian

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:17 AM

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Harry Brook says he embraces the added leadership responsibility as England's white-ball captain.
England have won their last three ODI series and lead the world T20 rankings under Brook.
Brook holds an ODI batting average of 51.3 as captain compared to 25.2 as a regular player.

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England white-ball captain Harry Brook says he relishes the pressure and responsibility of leadership nearly a year after an altercation in Wellington. Under Brook's captaincy, England have won their last three ODI series and reached the top of the T20 rankings, with Brook averaging 51.3 as ODI skipper.

England are preparing for an ODI tri-series against hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. The squad features leg-spinner Mason Crane, who was selected over Rehan Ahmed, while Jos Buttler misses out due to injury and Jofra Archer is rested.

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‘Actions speak louder than words’: England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook relishing responsibility

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