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Sports · 17 August 2026

Harry Brook doesn't know if Wellington incident cost him England captaincy

Harry Brook doesn't know if Wellington incident cost him England captaincy

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England cricketer Harry Brook admits he doesn't know if an incident in Wellington, where he was punched by a bouncer, cost him the Test captaincy. He said the decision to make Joe Root captain is the right one, and he is excited to work alongside him. Brook also mentioned the incident helped him realise the massive responsibility of leading England.

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