Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarry Brook could be in line to replace Ben Stokes (Getty)Harry Brook has publicly expressed his strong ambition to succeed Ben Stokes as England’s Test captain, stating it would be a "great honour" and that he would be "happy to take it" if offered the role. Brook's declaration comes immediately after Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket, with Stokes having personally endorsed Brook as a potential successor in his final press conference. Brook indicated his readiness to lead across all three formats of the game, underscoring his commitment to England cricket by consistently choosing to forgo lucrative overseas franchise leagues. While acknowledging the intense demands of the captaincy, Brook believes it would be a "tough job" but reaffirmed his unwavering dedication to performing for England. Joe Root, who previously captained the Test side from 2017 to 2022, is identified as the only other prominent candidate for the captaincy. In fullHarry Brook ready for ‘honour’ of replacing Ben Stokes as England Test captainThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in