Harry Brook News

Joe Root recently climbed atop the ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings following a century during England's thrilling win in the Lord's Test against India.  

After a thrilling 22-run victory against India in the 3rd Test at Lord's, Ben Stokes' England now leads the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-1. As the action shifts to Old Trafford, Manchester, for the 4th Test starting July 23, England looks to solidify its position with some key changes. Let's take a look at possible changes.

Harry Brook reclaimed the No.1 spot in ICC Test batting rankings, while Shubman Gill soared to a career-best No.6 after twin tons at Edgbaston. Jadeja, Siraj, and Akash Deep also rose in rankings. Lord’s Test starts July 10.

Ben Stokes led England will lock horns with Shubman Gill's India in the third Test of the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy from July 10, Thursday at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. After losing the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham by 336 runs, England will look to bounce back in the third match of the series at Lord's. Jofra Archer, who missed the first two Tests, is a likely candidate to return to England playing XI for the all-important game. Here's England's predicted Playing XI for the 3rd Test against India:  

South Africa’s stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder stunned fans on July 7 during the second Test against Zimbabwe by declaring the innings at lunch on Day 2 while batting on a monumental *367. His knock, the fifth-highest score in Test history and the highest ever by a South African, left him just 33 runs short of Brian Lara’s all-time record of 400 not out. Mulder’s decision to put the team first, despite a chance at cricketing immortality, sparked debate across the cricket world. Scroll Down To Check 7 Highest Ever Score in Test Cricket History.

Rishabh Pant’s viral on-field moment during the IND vs ENG Test match wins hearts. After a cheeky comment from England’s Harry Brook, Pant replied, ‘I’m not greedy for records’.  

Ben Stokes-led England will face Shubman Gill's India in the second Test of the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy from July 2 to 6 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. After winning the first Test in Leeds by five wickets, England will look to continue their winning momentum and they have got a massive boost with the return of Jofra Archer in their squad. The 30-year-old Jofra, who last played a Test in February 2021, has been added to England squad for the second Test against India. Here's England's predicted Playing XI for the 2nd Test against India:  

Mohammed Siraj and Harry Brook’s fiery exchange lit up Day 3 of the Headingley Test. Brook smashed Siraj for boundaries before falling for 99. Scroll down to watch the video. 

Harry Brook narrowly missed a century, getting dismissed for 99 in the 1st Test against India, but while luck deserted him on the field, his personal life is thriving. Brook is in a long-term relationship with Lucy Lyles, a University of Manchester graduate and corporate professional. Lucy gained public attention during IPL 2023, when Brook credited her for his match-winning century. Despite her growing popularity, she prefers to maintain privacy. Known for her charitable work and consistent support, Lucy is often seen at Brook’s matches. Their strong bond has fans speculating about marriage, making them one of cricket’s most admired couples.

The 2023-2025 World Test Championship (WTC) was the third edition of the premier Test cricket tournament and it came to an end on Saturday, June 14 with South Africa defeating Australia in the final at Lord's. South Africa ended a 27-year-long wait for an ICC trophy by winning the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 title. This is the maiden WTC title and second ICC trophy for South Africa. Their last ICC title came in 1998 when South Africa won the inaugural edition of the Champions Trophy. As the 2023-2025 WTC cycle comes to an end, let's take a look at some of the top individual performances, noticeable records and more.

New Zealand’s esteemed cricketer Kane Williamson, a member of the original Fab Four (with Kohli, Root, Smith), has unveiled his picks for the next generation of all-format stars set to shape the future of international cricket.   

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the remainder of the IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week amid the India-Pakistan conflict. Around 18 players were ruled out of the IPL 2025 over the weeks and the teams brought in replacements for them before the suspension of the tournament.   Here's a list of all the players who got injured and their replacements for IPL 2025:

Harry Brook has been appointed England’s new white-ball captain, replacing Jos Buttler after the Champions Trophy 2025 exit. Brook aims to lead a fresh era in England’s white-ball cricket journey.  

Ishan Kishan smashed the first century of IPL 2025 during the all-important clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. Here's a list of players who smashed first century in Last 10 seasons of IPL:

England batter Brook was facing a two-year ban from the IPL since pulling out of his contract with Delhi Capitals ahead of the tournament beginning March 22.  

The much-awaited IPL 2025 will kick off on March 22, when defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. However, several key players have been ruled out of the upcoming IPL 2025 due to injuries or other reasons. Here's a list of players who have been ruled out of IPL 2025 and their replacements: 

Ahead of the IPL 2025, take a look at the list of players who got banned from the cash rich league.

The BCCI has informed the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) regarding the Harry Brook decision.

Harry Brook withdraws from IPL 2025, risking a two-year ban under league regulations.

Jasprit Bumrah is the fifth recipient of the ICC Cricketer Of The Year award from India, after Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016) and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018).