Rob Key, ECB's managing director, stated Harry Brook was overlooked for England Test captaincy, favoring Joe Root due to Brook's limited experience at the international level.
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Jul 31, 2026
05:28 pm
What's the storyRob Key, the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) managing director of men's cricket, has said that it was "too soon" to make Harry Brook the captain of England's Test team.
The statement comes after Joe Root was reappointed as the full-time skipper.
Brook had served as vice-captain to Ben Stokes but was overlooked in favour of Joe Root
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