Harry Brook reflects on personal growth after a nightclub incident last year, acknowledging off-field responsibilities alongside his leadership role as England's white-ball captain.
01Summary
- 01Brook, 27, was punched by a nightclub bouncer in Wellington almost a year ago, before a match against New Zealand.
- 02He has not scored a Test hundred since, including during last winter's Ashes, but has hit centuries as captain in T20s and ODIs.
- 03England have won three ODI series in a row in 2025, climbing to sixth in the ODI rankings and top of the T20 rankings.
- 04Brook averages 53.08 in Tests, the highest for England in nearly 60 years, with 10 centuries.
- 05England face Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Tuesday in the first match of a tri-series also featuring Sri Lanka.
02Why it matters
Brook's leadership and form will be crucial as England build towards the next ODI World Cup, with fans looking for consistent match-winning performances.
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