Harry Brook has represented England in 26 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 44 T20 Internationals (T20Is) to date. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Brook’s appointment as the new captain of England’s white-ball teams. He will now lead the national side in both ODIs and T20Is. The decision follows Jos Buttler’s resignation after England’s early exit from the group stage of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Brook is a dynamic batter who has been a key member of the England team across all three formats in recent years. Earlier this year, he was appointed vice-captain of England’s white-ball squad. To date, the right-hander has represented the national side in 26 ODIs and 44 T20Is.
Harry Brook: “Excited to Get Started and Give My All for England”
Following his appointment as England’s new white-ball captain, Harry Brook expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm, pledging to give his absolute best in the role. The 26-year-old also reflected on his childhood dream of one day leading the national side.
“It’s a huge honour to be named England’s white-ball captain,” Brook said in a statement. “Ever since I was a kid playing cricket at Burley in Wharfedale, I dreamed of playing for Yorkshire, representing England, and maybe one day captaining the team. To now have that opportunity means a great deal to me.”
He went on to thank those who have supported him throughout his journey. “I’m incredibly grateful to my family and coaches who’ve backed me every step of the way. Their belief in me has made all the difference I wouldn’t be here without them. I’m excited to get started and give everything I have.”
Brook was a member of the Jos Buttler-led squad that clinched the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022. However, 2025 has posed challenges for the young batter in white-ball formats. He has struggled to find form, averaging 18.20 in five T20Is and 16.16 across six ODIs this year.
Looking ahead, England are scheduled to tour Zimbabwe next month for a one-off Test match. Following that, they will host the West Indies for a limited-overs series consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is. Brook will make his captaincy debut during this series, which begins with the first ODI on May 29 and wraps up with the final T20I on June 10.
While many England players are currently participating in the 2025 Indian Premier League, Brook opted out of the tournament. His decision, which also resulted in a two-year ban from the IPL, was made in favour of prioritizing his England captaincy ambitions.