England has named Harry Brook as their white-ball captain. The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the news on Monday, April 07. The right-hand batter succeeds Jos Buttler, who stepped down from the role following the team's group-stage exit in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 event in Pakistan.
Brook, who was the vice-captain to Buttler at the global event, has long been earmarked as England's captain ever since impressing one and all with his leadership abilities at the age-group level.
"It's a real honor to be named England's white-ball captain. Ever since I was a kid playing cricket at Burley in Wharfedale, I dreamed of representing Yorkshire, playing for England, and maybe one day leading the team. To now be given that chance means a great deal to me," Brook said in a statement.
"I want to thank my family and coaches who've supported me every step of the way. Their belief in me has made all the difference, and I wouldn't be in this position without them. There's so much talent in this country, and I'm looking forward to getting started, moving us forward, and working towards winning series, World Cups, and major events. I'm excited to get going and give it everything I've got."
Harry Brook's massive task to revive England's white-ball game
At only 26 years of age, Brook has got a massive task on his hands to revive the fledgling fortunes of England's white-ball teams. After winning the ODI World Cup in 2019 and the T20 World Cup in 2022, England has gone down a spiral in both formats. Once considered a force to reckon with, the Three Lions have now failed to make the knockout stage of ICC ODI events for three successive times. Brook, the new-age, fearless player, will have to mix caution with aggression to take England back to the top.
ECB director Rob Key has full faith in Brook's leadership abilities and feels he is the right person to take England cricket forward.
"I'm delighted that Harry Brook has accepted the role as England's white-ball captain across both formats. He's been part of our succession planning for some time, albeit this opportunity has come slightly earlier than expected," said Rob Key, ECB's Director of Cricket.
"Harry is not only an outstanding cricketer, but also has an excellent cricketing brain and a clear vision for both teams that will help drive us towards winning more series, World Cups and major global tournaments."
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Brook's first assignment as England's full-time captain will be the home series (three ODIs, three T20Is) against West Indies in May.
