Harry Brook says he would accept England Test captaincy

England cricketer Harry Brook has expressed his desire to become the national team's Test captain, stating it would be a privilege to succeed the recently retired Ben Stokes. Brook, who already captains England's white-ball teams, made his ambitions clear ahead of leading the side in a five-match T20 series against India, beginning on Wednesday, July 1, at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.

The 27-year-old, who has been the Test vice-captain since last year, is widely viewed as the leading candidate for the role. Stokes publicly backed Brook as his potential successor following his retirement announcement after England's Test series loss to New Zealand. Brook said he would happily accept the position if offered, calling Test cricket the pinnacle of the sport. He also believes it is possible to manage the captaincy across all three international formats, citing his decision to avoid most franchise cricket as a key factor in managing his workload.

Brook's commitment to England duty has come at a cost to his franchise career. He is currently serving a two-season ban from the Indian Premier League after withdrawing from the Delhi Capitals squad ahead of the 2025 season to...