Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington

BBC News Monday 17 August 2026, 05:15 UTC 1 min read

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In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout.

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