Harry Brook is an English professional cricketer who recently sent social media platforms like twitter into a frenzy. He was born on 22nd February 1999 in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England. From a young age, Brook showed immense talent and passion for cricket. He was educated at Ilkley Grammar School before moving to Sedbergh School on a scholarship, where he honed his cricketing skills under the guidance of former professional cricketer Martin Speight.
Brook’s first-class debut for Yorkshire against Pakistan A on 26th June 2016, while still at school, marked the beginning of a career filled with impressive performances. His early domestic career was highlighted by three centuries for Yorkshire’s second team, earning him a County Championship debut on 19th June 2017. Over the next few years, Brook continued to develop his game, showcasing his prowess in various domestic competitions.
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Brook’s international career began with the England Under-19 team, where he captained the side in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He finished as England’s leading run-scorer in the tournament, with 239 runs, and was named the rising star of the squad by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
In January 2022, Brook was named in England’s T20I squad for the series against the West Indies, making his debut on 26th January 2022. His performances in T20 cricket quickly caught the eye, and he was soon included in England’s Test and ODI squads. Brook made his Test debut against South Africa on 8th September 2022 and his ODI debut against South Africa on 27th January 2023.
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Harry Brook recently made history by becoming the youngest-ever England captain to score a century in the One Day International (ODI) format and sent twitter into frenzy. On 24th September 2024, against England, at the age of 25 years and 215 days, he hit his maiden ODI century while standing in as the England captain. This remarkable feat surpassed Alaister Cook’s record, who was 26 years and 190 days old when he scored his first ODI century as the England captain.
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Harry Brook is the youngest England captain to score an ODI century 🔥pic.twitter.com/zqSHijRRy0
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) September 26, 2024
"Harry Brook was amazing" 👏
Mitchell Marsh looks back on Australia's 46-run defeat against England on Tuesday 👀 pic.twitter.com/76ubyW6XKB
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) September 26, 2024
🏏 Brook's Century Leads England to Victory Over Australia! 🇬🇧✨
Captain Harry Brook's first ODI century helped England secure a 46-run win over Australia, ending their 14-match win streak. The series continues at Lord's on Friday! 🏆🌧 pic.twitter.com/xl17ik7lqu
— MK SPORTS OFFICIAL CHANNEL (@MKSportsHQ) September 26, 2024
At 25 years and 215 days, Harry Brook is the youngest England captain to score a century in men's ODIs 👏 pic.twitter.com/UY7Cn7oxEG
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 24, 2024
The way Harry Brook never misses to thank his Grandmother every time, he scores Hundred. 🥺♥️ pic.twitter.com/MweUQwHtwP
— Brooky⁸⁸ (@88Brooky) September 26, 2024
Brook’s journey from a young cricketer in West Yorkshire to the captain of the England ODI team is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and talent. With many years of cricket ahead of him, fans and pundits alike are excited to see what the future holds for this rising star. The star has already shown a lot of promise across all three formats, and his development in both the international and domestic scene is something the entire world is waiting for.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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