'Brook as talented as Pietersen but not ready to be captain'
England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.
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"He will score a million runs if he keeps batting like this."
— Harry Brook , Athlete
Key People
David Gower is a retired England cricketer celebrated for his elegant batting technique.
Harry Brook is an English cricketer recognized for his batting prowess.
Jacob Bethell is an England cricketer and team-mate of Jos Buttler.
Joe Root is an English cricketer and the former captain of the England Test team.
Kevin Pietersen is a former England cricketer renowned for his explosive batting style.
Rob Key is the director of cricket for the England team.
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England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.
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