England’s search for a new captain for their men’s one-day and T20 sides is under way after Jos Buttler stepped down from the role. Discussions about who would succeed Buttler began after the team’s early exit from the Champions Trophy saw the head coach step down. Among the names under consideration is Harry Brook, who impressed many, including former captain Eoin Morgan, with his leadership against Australia last summer.
Her granholda speaking on the BBC Brook’s leadership as captain of England’s white-ball series against an powerful Australian team has a big effect.
“He had the captaincy at the end of our summer last year against a really strong Australian side and I thought he was impressive.” – Eoin Morgan
Due to his cool under fire disposition and calm approach to tough situations Brook has quickly risen to a favorite for the job. Morgan noted that the leadership responsibilities did not seem to burden him, suggesting his potential in leading the team forward.
“The leadership role didn’t seem to weigh” on Brook – Eoin Morgan
The team is currently in pursuit of their next captain. At the same time, the country’s cricketing conversations are focusing on the possible return of Ben Stokes as white-ball captain. Stokes, 32, has not played white-ball cricket for England since the 2023 50-over World Cup. He remains a positive, makeshift hero in England’s cricket world. England’s director of men’s cricket Rob Key said it would be “stupid” not to look at Stokes for the position. Morgan laid out a thrilling pipeline dream. A “lieutenant” captain could take charge of the majority of bilateral series, allowing Stokes to focus on Test cricket and making himself available for big tournaments such as the World Cup.
“You would have to create an environment where Ben would slip in and out seamlessly in preparation for big tournaments and then sit on the backburner and focus on Test match cricket until those big tournaments came up.” – Eoin Morgan
Morgan, who famously captain England to victory at the 2019 50-over World Cup, discussed his vision for the team going forward. He dropped a massive hint that England were poised to make a shock appointment as their new white-ball captain. With Brook on the list of available potential suitors, his leadership skills could be just what England need going forward.
“If you highlight something that’s in three years, four years, somebody like Harry Brook would do a magnificent job,” – Eoin Morgan
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