Michael Atherton Backs Harry Brook As England Cricket Team슬롯사이트s White-Ball Captain, Says 슬롯사이트It슬롯사이트s Right Not to Overburden Ben Stokes슬롯사이트� (Watch Video)
Brook슬롯사이트s decision to pull out of the IPL - despite holding a lucrative Rs 6.25 crore contract with Delhi Capitals - further underscored his commitment to England슬롯사이트s international calendar, though it came at the cost of a two-year IPL suspension.
Mumbai, April 8: Michael Atherton has backed England's decision to appoint Harry Brook as the new white-ball captain, describing it as a 슬롯사이트sensible슬롯사이트� move that prioritises both long-term leadership stability and the protection of Ben Stokes슬롯사이트� fitness ahead of a crucial Test calendar. Brook takes the reins in both ODI and T20I formats following Jos Buttler슬롯사이트s resignation after England슬롯사이트s disappointing Champions Trophy group-stage exit. At 26, Brook represents the next generation of English cricket leadership, having already served as vice-captain and taken charge during an ODI series against Australia last year. Harry Brook Announced As New England Captain For ODIs and T20Is; Star England Batter to Succeed Jos Buttler.
슬롯사이트I think it슬롯사이트s the right move not to have overburdened Stokes. He has a clear project with the Test team and at 33, his body is creaking a bit. Hamstring injuries have already kept him out for long periods recently, so giving him more responsibility wouldn슬롯사이트t have been wise,슬롯사이트� Atherton told Sky Sports.
Michael Atherton Backs Harry Brook
Stokes' importance to England슬롯사이트s red-ball resurgence under Brendon McCullum is clear and with a home Test series against India and an away Ashes looming, the ECB appears intent on keeping their talismanic skipper fit and focused.
슬롯사이트That Test project has been largely successful. It will ultimately be defined by the Ashes in Australia and the India series at home this summer. Keeping Stokes laser-focused on that is crucial,슬롯사이트� Atherton added.
Brook, though relatively inexperienced as a captain, has been a consistent performer in England슬롯사이트s white-ball setup. He has scored 816 runs in 26 ODIs at an average of 34.00 and has 44 T20I caps. His hundred and two half-centuries in the Australia series last September came while leading the side, suggesting he can handle the dual burden. Jos Buttler Feels 슬롯사이트Lighter슬롯사이트� After Stepping Down As England Cricket Team Captain, Embraces Relaxed Mindset in IPL 2025.
슬롯사이트He did a pretty good job. On that evidence, it didn슬롯사이트t affect his game and perhaps even elevated it,슬롯사이트� Atherton said.
Brook슬롯사이트s decision to pull out of the IPL - despite holding a lucrative Rs 6.25 crore contract with Delhi Capitals - further underscored his commitment to England슬롯사이트s international calendar, though it came at the cost of a two-year IPL suspension.
슬롯사이트He plays aggressively and with a laid-back demeanour - that슬롯사이트s the McCullum way. And when you remove the radical option of Stokes, there weren슬롯사이트t many viable alternatives. Curran, Billings, Vince - they슬롯사이트re not nailed-on starters,슬롯사이트� Atherton noted.
The task ahead for Brook is substantial. Beyond his batting, he must now manage a team navigating transition and recent underperformance. Atherton cautioned that the leadership role comes with intense scrutiny.
슬롯사이트You have to keep on top of your own game - Buttler found that difficult. Every comment is dissected, every decision magnified. But Brook슬롯사이트s laid-back attitude might serve him well.슬롯사이트�
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