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What's 'Test captaincy'?
Test captaincy refers to leading the national team in Test cricket, the longest and most traditional form of the sport. It's considered the pinnacle of leadership in cricket, demanding strategic thinking over five days of play. Harry Brook's ambition for this role, and the incident potentially affecting it, shows its high prestige.
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