Harry Brook Sets Hundred Record and Eyes England Test Captaincy

Harry Brook smashed 55 runs from 18 balls for Sunrisers Leeds, equalling the record for the fastest fifty in the men’s Hundred and helping his side post the competition’s highest total of 241/2. The performance highlighted Brook’s explosive form in the 2026 edition of the tournament.

England’s white‑ball head coach Brendon McCullum praised Brook and suggested he could become the next England Test captain. McCullum noted Brook’s leadership of the ODI and T20I sides and expressed confidence in his future Test role. The ECB has also appointed former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming as the new Test head coach, underscoring a broader plan for continuity across formats.