Harry Brook's batting approach like Sachin Tendulkar: Greg Chappell
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Harry Brook's batting approach like Sachin Tendulkar: Greg Chappell

India Today  

Former Indian men’s cricket team head coach Greg Chappell has drawn comparisons between England's rising star Harry Brook and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. “Harry Brook, a batting sensation whose performances and approach I compare to the great Sachin Tendulkar. Remarkably, Brook’s early career stats suggest he might even have outpaced the Indian maestro in terms of impact at the same stage,” Chappell remarked. Tendulkar vs Brook Comparing the first 15 Test matches of their careers, Chappell highlighted that Tendulkar scored 837 runs at an average of just under 40, including two centuries.

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Harry Brook Blames Kolkata Smog For England's Batting Failure In IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Hopes For 'Clear Air' In Chennai
3 days, 11 hours ago

Harry Brook Blames Kolkata Smog For England's Batting Failure In IND vs ENG 1st T20I, Hopes For 'Clear Air' In Chennai

ABP News  

Chennai: The evening smog in Kolkata made it doubly harder to pick mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy from his hand, feels England vice-captain Harry Brook, who is hoping that Chennai air will be comparatively clearer for sighting the white Kookaburra. Chakravarthy picked up the wickets of Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone and Brook during his game changing spell of 3 for 33 …

England name England name Harry Brook as t as the new vice-captain in white-ball cricket ahead of India series
1 week ago

England name England name Harry Brook as t as the new vice-captain in white-ball cricket ahead of India series

India TV News  

Harry Brook was officially named the vice-captain of England in white-ball cricket, two days before the start of the T20I series against India. Brook, who has previously led Yorkshire in the Blast in 2022 and Northern Superchargers in the Hundred last season, got his first taste of captaincy for England in the ODIs against Australia in September 2024. Touted as …

Dazzling Harry Brook can lead a new ‘Fab Four’ in Test cricket – who else can join him?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dazzling Harry Brook can lead a new ‘Fab Four’ in Test cricket – who else can join him?

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Neither Root, nor Williamson: Ponting picks rising star as current best Test batter
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Neither Root, nor Williamson: Ponting picks rising star as current best Test batter

India Today  

Legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has named his current best Test batter in the world and it’s none from the fab four club. The former Australia captain has picked England’s rising star Harry Brook, who was recently crowned the new number one batter in Test cricket. Brook has been making giant strides in international cricket as he replaced his teammate …

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter

The Independent  

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ICC Test rankings: Brook replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ICC Test rankings: Brook replaces Root as No. 1 batter; Bumrah, Jadeja top bowlers and all-rounders list

The Hindu  

Joe Root’s reign as the number one Test batter ended on Wednesday after teammate Harry Brook replaced him at the top of the ICC Test batting rankings. Brook has 898 rating points, one more than Root, and joins Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar with the equal 34th-highest rating of all time for Test batters. He’s so hard to bowl to.” ICC …

Harry Brook ends Joe Root's ninth stint as number 1 Test batter in latest ICC rankings
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harry Brook ends Joe Root's ninth stint as number 1 Test batter in latest ICC rankings

India TV News  

England's in-form batter Harry Brook is the new No.1 Test batter in the latest ICC rankings. On the contrary, even though Joe Root scored a century in the second innings, bagging a duck in the first cost him his numero uno spot in the rankings. Among other changes in the top 10 batting rankings in the longest format, Australia's Travis …

Harry Brook praises Rishabh Pant's audacious approach in Adelaide Test
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harry Brook praises Rishabh Pant's audacious approach in Adelaide Test

India Today  

England batter Harry Brook has praised India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for his fearless batting during the second Test against Australia in Adelaide. His style of play was also praised by Harry Brook who compared his batting with England’s Bazball approach saying that it’s something they have mastered over the past two years. Harry Brook wins Player of the Match Meanwhile, …

The best player in the world – Joe Root hails in-form England batter Harry Brook
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The best player in the world – Joe Root hails in-form England batter Harry Brook

The Independent  

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Harry Brook is the best player in the world: Joe Root praises England teammate
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harry Brook is the best player in the world: Joe Root praises England teammate

India Today  

Joe Root has heaped praise on his teammate Harry Brook, calling the 25-year-old "by far and away the best player in the world" after the English youngster scored back-to-back centuries in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand. Reflecting on Brook's extraordinary run, Root, who also scored his 36th Test century in the same match, remarked, "Brookie is by far …

Harry Brook explains where game-changing New Zealand century ranks for him
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harry Brook explains where game-changing New Zealand century ranks for him

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Harry Brook's century puts England on top after Day 1 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harry Brook's century puts England on top after Day 1 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Harry Brook played the role of New Zealand's nemesis with flair on Friday, reaching his eighth Test century as England finished in a strong position after the first day of the second test. New Zealand finished in trouble at 86-5 in reply to England's 280, having lost Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell before stumps. …

Harry Brook completes 1,000 Test runs in 2024 en route to his 8th hundred
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harry Brook completes 1,000 Test runs in 2024 en route to his 8th hundred

India Today  

England's rising star Harry Brook completed his 8th Test century on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against New Zealand in Wellington on December 6, Friday. Brook joined the likes of Yahsasvi Jaiswal and Joe Root to become the 3rd batter to cross 1,000 runs in Test cricket in the year 2024. Meanwhile, Brook's compatriot, Root, stands tall in the …

Brook’s century has England on top after Day 1 of the 2nd test against New Zealand
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Brook’s century has England on top after Day 1 of the 2nd test against New Zealand

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Harry Brook played the role of New Zealand’s nemesis with flair on Friday, reaching his eighth test century as England finished in a strong position after the first day of the second test. New Zealand finished in trouble at 86-5 in reply to England’s 280, having lost Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Rachin Ravindar, Kane Williamson and …

Harry Brook trumps Yashasvi Jaiswal in ICC Test rankings after majestic 171
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harry Brook trumps Yashasvi Jaiswal in ICC Test rankings after majestic 171

India Today  

England's rising star, Harry Brook, has further solidified his position as one of the world's premier Test batters of the current generation. Brook’s career-high rating now sees him just 41 points behind his compatriot and former England captain Joe Root, who retains the top spot despite a rare failure in the same Test. Brook’s rapid rise in the rankings showcases …

Harry Brook reacts to 171 vs New Zealand: Want to be known as match winning player
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Harry Brook reacts to 171 vs New Zealand: Want to be known as match winning player

India Today  

England's rising star Harry Brook scored a magnificent 171 on Day 3 of the 1st Test vs New Zealand at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. New Zealand vs England, 1st Test Day 3: Highlights Brook's brilliant 171 Harry Brook showcased his brilliance with a commanding seventh Test century. The duo's stand on the second day proved pivotal in shifting the momentum …

Harry Brook promises England will channel the spirit of Bazball and 'have some fun' against Australia in ODI series as he makes his English captaincy debut
4 months, 1 week ago

Harry Brook promises England will channel the spirit of Bazball and 'have some fun' against Australia in ODI series as he makes his English captaincy debut

Daily Mail  

Harry Brook has promised his England team will go out and have fun on Thursday against Australia - although the levels of enjoyment the last time these Ashes rivals met in Nottingham are unlikely to be reached. Australia are now holders of that particular belt and Brook, England’s fifth captain of the summer, inherits something of a holding pattern ahead …

After Harry Brook fizzled out this Test summer, he must relocate his patience
4 months, 2 weeks ago

After Harry Brook fizzled out this Test summer, he must relocate his patience

The Telegraph  

A Test summer that started with a bang ended with a whimper for Harry Brook. As does the three-year contract England gave him a year ago, and his position in the top five of the ICC’s Test batting rankings. At Trent Bridge in July, when he scored his first home Test century, he looked imperious, out-batting even his fellow centurion …

"I like simplicity of his technique": Sangakkara on England's Harry Brook
5 months ago

"I like simplicity of his technique": Sangakkara on England's Harry Brook

Hindustan Times  

Manchester, : Legendary Sri Lankan batter Kumar Sangakkara praised young England batter Harry Brook for his "simplicity of technique", saying that he loves watching the youngster bat. "I like simplicity of his technique": Sangakkara on England's Harry Brook Coming in at 125/4 while aiming to overcome Sri Lanka's first innings total of 236 runs, Brook displayed immense maturity, toning down …

Harry Brook keeps England in control against Sri Lanka
5 months ago

Harry Brook keeps England in control against Sri Lanka

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Harry Brook attains career-best 3rd ranking, Rohit Sharma dropped by one position
6 months ago

Harry Brook attains career-best 3rd ranking, Rohit Sharma dropped by one position

India Today  

England players have made significant gains in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after their emphatic win over West Indies in the 2nd Test match. Harry Brook surpassed Babar Azam, Daryl Mitchell, Steve Smith and Rohit Sharma in the rankings to attain his career-best ranking within 14 Test matches only. Root also notched-up his record 32 Test century during the …

Harry Brook’s first home Test century shows even more to come from England’s great talent
6 months, 1 week ago

Harry Brook’s first home Test century shows even more to come from England’s great talent

The Telegraph  

In the second innings, the breeziness that is a hallmark of Brook’s batting remained: he still scored at a strike rate of 82. When he fell to a bouncer in the first Test at Lord’s, it was the fifth time that Brook had succumbed to a short ball in 13 Tests. In the indoor school at Trent Bridge two days …

Harry Brook immediately leaves England Test tour of India for personal reasons
1 year ago

Harry Brook immediately leaves England Test tour of India for personal reasons

The Independent  

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IND vs ENG Test series | England batsman Brook to miss series, returns home for personal reasons
1 year ago

IND vs ENG Test series | England batsman Brook to miss series, returns home for personal reasons

The Hindu  

England’s Harry Brook will miss the five-match Test series against India as the middle-order batsman will return home with immediate effect because of personal reasons, the ECB announced on January 21. The England and Wales Cricket Board said it will announce a replacement for Brook in due course for the series, beginning at Hyderabad from January 25. “Harry Brook is …

Harry Brook earned England World Cup call-up – but can he do it in India?
1 year, 3 months ago

Harry Brook earned England World Cup call-up – but can he do it in India?

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Harry Brook called up to England’s Cricket World Cup squad but there’s a notable absence
1 year, 4 months ago

Harry Brook called up to England’s Cricket World Cup squad but there’s a notable absence

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Harry Brook's World Cup dream still alive; gets added to England squads for New Zealand and Ireland series
1 year, 4 months ago

Harry Brook's World Cup dream still alive; gets added to England squads for New Zealand and Ireland series

India TV News  

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced their squad for the three-match ODI series against Ireland on Wednesday, September 6. In a major development, the star cricketer Harry Brook has been added to the ODI squad for both the New Zealand and Ireland series, which hints at the batter's potential inclusion in England's team for the ICC World Cup 2023. …

England coach Mott hints Harry Brook could gain World Cup call-up
1 year, 4 months ago

England coach Mott hints Harry Brook could gain World Cup call-up

The Hindu  

England white-ball coach Matthew Mott has suggested rising star Harry Brook could yet feature at the World Cup, saying the defending champions’ final squad is “still open for debate”. The 24-year-old Brook was initially edged out by 2019 World Cup final hero Ben Stokes’s decision to reverse his retirement from one-day internationals. But a hundred for Northern Superchargers in his …

Harry Brook pushes World Cup claims with thrilling 67 and Jonny Bairstow smashes unbeaten 86 as England THRASH New Zealand to take 2-0 lead in T20 series after 95-run win
1 year, 4 months ago

Harry Brook pushes World Cup claims with thrilling 67 and Jonny Bairstow smashes unbeaten 86 as England THRASH New Zealand to take 2-0 lead in T20 series after 95-run win

Daily Mail  

The show might have moved south from Durham to Manchester, but the message remains loud and clear. Now, as then, England beat New Zealand, to take a 2-0 lead in this four-match T20 series – this time by 95 runs in another one-sided encounter. Harry Brook struck a magnificent 67 from 36 balls as England thrashed New Zealand Had Bairstow …

Harry Brook frustrated by England ODI World Cup snub
1 year, 5 months ago

Harry Brook frustrated by England ODI World Cup snub

The Hindu  

England batter Harry Brook has revealed his frustration at being left out of the squad for this year’s Cricket World Cup. Ben Stokes’ decision to come out of one-day international retirement played a key role in Brook failing to make England’s preliminary squad for the defence of its 50-over crown. “He is one of the best players to ever play …

'Obviously it's disappointing' - Harry Brook feels gutted after losing World Cup spot to Ben Stokes
1 year, 5 months ago

'Obviously it's disappointing' - Harry Brook feels gutted after losing World Cup spot to Ben Stokes

India TV News  

The star English batter Harry Brook expressed his disappointment after getting ignored for England's squad for the ICC World Cup 2023. Star batter and former captain Joe Root also finds a place in the squad for the World Cup after impressive form in the ongoing The Hundred 2023 tournament. With Liam Livingstone and Dawid Malan also competing for middle-order spots, …

Harry Brook on Stuart Broad's brilliant spell on Day 4: It felt like he was going to get a wicket every ball
1 year, 7 months ago

Harry Brook on Stuart Broad's brilliant spell on Day 4: It felt like he was going to get a wicket every ball

India Today  

England batter Harry Brook hailed Stuart Broad's sensational spell on Day 4 of the first Ashes 2023 Test, saying that it felt like the veteran pacer was going to take a wicket every ball. Broad got the ball to move both ways and dismissed arguably Australia's two most dangerous batters, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, in the final session of …

Ashes 2023: Batting sensation Harry Brook hopes to 'inspire a few' like England's 2005 heroes
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashes 2023: Batting sensation Harry Brook hopes to 'inspire a few' like England's 2005 heroes

Firstpost  

Brook, who has had a sensational start to his England career since his debut last year, will be making his first appearance in the Ashes later this week. London: Batting sensation Harry Brook hopes to make the same impact as England’s 2005 Ashes heroes as he prepares to face Australia for the first time in Test cricket. “It’s definitely a …

England’s Harry Brook hopes to realise Ashes dream
1 year, 7 months ago

England’s Harry Brook hopes to realise Ashes dream

The Hindu  

Batting sensation Harry Brook hopes to make the same impact as England’s 2005 Ashes heroes as he prepares to face Australia for the first time in Test cricket. “It’s definitely a dream come true to be involved in my first Ashes,” said Brook. I hope that’s enough to inspire a few too.” Brook, who averages a remarkable 81.80 in Test …

Harry Brook's cricket-mad family knew he was special – and put money on it
1 year, 7 months ago

Harry Brook's cricket-mad family knew he was special – and put money on it

The Telegraph  

From his first summer at Sedbergh, Brook’s cricket talent was apparent. “I was moving a long way over to the off side so I was giving myself quite a bit of room.” Brook’s main batting hero was AB de Villiers. “You’ve got to try and hit the ball in different places in T20 and be a bit more funky and …

WATCH: Abhishek Sharma speaks about making way for Harry Brook as an opener after injury
1 year, 9 months ago

WATCH: Abhishek Sharma speaks about making way for Harry Brook as an opener after injury

The Hindu  

It was Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach and West Indian great Brian Lara who planned to promote destructive English batter Harry Brook as an opener against Kolkata Knight Riders and his team benefitted from it on Friday. Harry Brook’s hundred, the first of the season, propelled SRH to record this edition’s highest aggregate 228 for four and beat KKR by 23 …

Golf with Brian Lara, Bazball in IPL 2023: SRH star Harry Brook gets candid after sensational hundred vs KKR
1 year, 9 months ago

Golf with Brian Lara, Bazball in IPL 2023: SRH star Harry Brook gets candid after sensational hundred vs KKR

India Today  

Harry Brook is not just an entertainer on the field, but he is one off it too. After scoring his maiden IPL hundred and getting the monkey off his back in SunRises Hyderabad's sensational win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Friday, April 14, Brook spoke about his IPL experience, his learnings from head coach Brian Lara, …

Harry Brook’s ton seals SRH’s 23-run win over KKR
1 year, 9 months ago

Harry Brook’s ton seals SRH’s 23-run win over KKR

The Hindu  

England’s new batting sensation Harry Brook brought a high-flying Kolkata Knight Riders down to earth with a sensational 55-ball century as Sunrisers Hyderabad cantered to its second victory by 23 runs in an IPL match, here on Saturday. Brook, who was roped in after his exploits in Pakistan, finally announced his arrival in style, when he smashed four fours and …

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: Harry Brook becomes 'FIRST' cricketer in history to accomplish 'THIS' feat in Test cricket
1 year, 11 months ago

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: Harry Brook becomes 'FIRST' cricketer in history to accomplish 'THIS' feat in Test cricket

India TV News  

ENG vs NZ 2nd Test: Bazball isn't a term anymore, it has become a way of approaching Test cricket and this has undoubtedly worked in England's favour. The mighty English side is taking on Tim Southee's New Zealand in the ongoing 2nd Test match that is being played at Basin Reserve, Wellington. The English cricket team closed the first day's …

IPL Auction 2023: Who is Harry Brook? Sunrisers Hyderabad's 'English Virat Kohli'
2 years, 1 month ago

IPL Auction 2023: Who is Harry Brook? Sunrisers Hyderabad's 'English Virat Kohli'

Firstpost  

Harry Brook was the first expensive buy at IPL Auction 2023 with Sunrisers Hyderabad splashing Rs 13.25 crore on the young opener. English opener Harry Brook was the first big buy of IPL Auction 2023 with Sunrisers Hyderabad acquiring his services for a whopping Rs 13.25 crore in Kochi on Friday. Read also: IPL Auction LIVE: Curran, Green attract record …

Pakistan vs England: Harry Brook can be a successful all-format player like Virat Kohli, says Ben Stokes
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan vs England: Harry Brook can be a successful all-format player like Virat Kohli, says Ben Stokes

India Today  

England Test skipper Ben Stokes reckoned that Harry Brook has the talent to taste success in equal proportion in all three formats, like that of the former Indian skipper Virat Kohli. Stokes put forth his views after Brook became the Player of the Match following England’s 26-run win in the second Test against Babar Azam’s Pakistan at the Multan Cricket …

Harry Brook powers England to win over Pakistan in final T20 World Cup warm-up
2 years, 3 months ago

Harry Brook powers England to win over Pakistan in final T20 World Cup warm-up

The Independent  

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England's next big thing Harry Brook faces his biggest test yet in the T20 World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

England's next big thing Harry Brook faces his biggest test yet in the T20 World Cup

Firstpost  

Harry Brook was picked in England’s T20 World Cup squad on the back of a stellar run both in the red and white-ball formats, especially during the T20I series in Pakistan. And in a couple of weeks’ time, Brook has the chance to take his cricketing career to a whole new level at the T20 World Cup Down Under, his …

'I thought Tendulkar was a genius but this guy is right up there': Gough's humongous praise for star India batter
2 years, 6 months ago

'I thought Tendulkar was a genius but this guy is right up there': Gough's humongous praise for star India batter

Hindustan Times  

The great Sachin Tendulkar is arguably the most complete batter in the history of Indian cricket. Over the years, only one player has been compared to Tendulkar and that is Virat Kohli, given how the former India captain was breaking one record after another and was closing in on Sachin's tally of 49 ODI centuries. Former England fast bowler Darren …

India vs England: Batting coach Sanjay Bangar hails Virat Kohli’s discipline after Edgbaston masterclass
6 years, 5 months ago

India vs England: Batting coach Sanjay Bangar hails Virat Kohli’s discipline after Edgbaston masterclass

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli’s masterclass against swing bowling to score his first century in England was an example of ‘terrific discipline’, India batting coach Sanjay Bangar said on Thursday. Cricket - England v India - First Test - Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britain - August 2, 2018 India's Virat Kohli celebrates scoring a century. Bangar refused to compare Kohli’s show to Sachin Tendulkar’s 241 …

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