Former India player Aakash Chopra has advised Phil Salt and Harry Brook to take tips from Jos Buttler's batting techniques as they prepare for the remaining two T20Is against India. With England trailing 1-2, the visitors will rely on Buttler's experience and tactical approach to level the series in the upcoming match. Buttler's impressive performance in the series, with a top score of 68, has been attributed to his methodical approach and ability to read the spinners' deliveries, something that Salt and Brook can learn from. Follow Sportskeeda for live updates on the ongoing series and all the latest IPL auction news.
In a thrilling T20 match, England fell short by 15 runs in their chase against India. Despite a heroic half-century by Harry Brook, the team was unable to secure a win due to a string of wickets falling in the second half of their innings. The turning point of the match was when India's Shivam Dube was replaced by Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute, leading to controversy and frustration from the England team. However, Rana's three crucial wickets proved to be the difference, helping India seal the series victory.
In a crucial match of the five-match T20I series between India and England, Ravi Bishnoi once again dismissed English opener Harry Brook, who has been struggling against quality spin bowling in the series. While Bishnoi recorded his first wicket of the series, Varun Chakravarthy took five wickets in his return to the Indian XI after 14 months. England, on the other hand, had a tough day with the bat, thanks to a good display by the Indian bowlers in the middle overs.
England's cricket team has announced the appointment of 25-year-old Harry Brook as the new vice-captain for their limited overs squad for the upcoming tour of India in 2025. The young batsman from Yorkshire has been in impressive form since making his international debut in 2022, cementing his place in the team with exceptional performances. He will act as the deputy to Jos Buttler in the T20I and ODI series against India before heading to Pakistan for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award, competing against the likes of England's Joe Root and Harry Brook. Known for his exceptional performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he has taken 30 wickets in just four Tests, Bumrah has also been the leading wicket-taker in Test cricket in 2024 with a total of 71 wickets. Described as a dominant force in all conditions, Bumrah's return to the Test arena after recovering from a back injury has been nothing short of remarkable.
On the second day of the third Test, New Zealand proved their dominance over England as the hosts ran through their lineup and dismissed them for a disappointing 143 runs. With their first innings ending at 347, New Zealand took control of the match with a lead of 340 and only seven wickets in hand. An impressive performance by Matt Henry (4-48) and Mitchell Santner (3-7) prevented England from making a comeback, as Joe Root (32) and Harry Brook (0) were dismissed early.
England's pace bowlers dominated the first day of the third and final Test against New Zealand, with Gus Atkinson reaching his 50th Test wicket in just 10 appearances. Tim Southee provided some entertainment for the home crowd with a quickfire 23 off 10 balls in his final Test innings, but it was not enough to stop England from reducing New Zealand to 315-9 by the end of the day. Despite a promising start from the hosts, England's Matthew Potts and Atkinson, along with a stunning catch from Harry Brook, triggered a collapse that saw New Zealand slip from 105-0 to 315-9 at stumps.
England secured a dominant eight-wicket victory against New Zealand in their first Test match in Christchurch. Brydon Carse led the way with back-to-back six-wicket hauls, while newcomer Jacob Bethell's debut fifty sealed the win with a flurry of boundaries off Nathan Smith's bowling. England's strong performance was supported by key contributions from Harry Brook and Ben Stokes, while New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips also put up a good fight with their respective scores of 93 and 58.
England cricketer Joe Root praises teammate Harry Brook for his consistent performances and contributions to the team's recent success in New Zealand with both bat and ball. The 25-year-old Brooks has already scored over 1000 runs in Tests in 2024 and is seen as a force to be reckoned with in all three formats of the game. Despite England's series win against New Zealand, they will be looking for a whitewash in the upcoming final Test match, where Brook will be a key player.
On the first day of the second Test between England and New Zealand, Harry Brook delivered another brilliant performance, scoring 123 runs off just 115 balls. His partnership with Ollie Pope (66 runs) saved England from a disastrous start at 43-4, leading them to a respectable 280 all out. New Zealand, in their reply, had a shaky start as well, ending the day at 86-5, with Brydon Carse taking two crucial wickets.