Harry Brook expressed his honor at the prospect of succeeding Ben Stokes as England's Test captain, following Stokes' retirement during the New Zealand series.
Outgoing captain Ben Stokes backed Harry Brook for the role
Jul 01, 2026
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What's the storyHarry Brook has expressed his willingness to take over as England's new men's Test captain.
The 27-year-old's statement comes after Ben Stokes, the outgoing captain, extended his "100% support" for Brook to succeed him.
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