England white-ball captain Harry Brook is embracing his leadership role as the one-year anniversary of an altercation in Wellington approaches. Brook was punched by a nightclub bouncer last year, an incident he has previously admitted could have resulted in his dismissal as captain.
Since then, Brook has overseen a turnaround for England's 50-over side, which has won its last three series after losing seven of the previous eight. The T20 team also currently holds the top spot in the world rankings. Brook's ODI average as skipper stands at 51.3, a notable increase from his 25.2 average before taking on the captaincy.
Brook stated he has learned a lot as both a captain and a person, acknowledging the importance of off-field responsibilities. He expressed his enjoyment of the added pressure and his desire to be the player the team and fans can rely on in match-winning situations.
Brook's immediate focus is on England's upcoming tri-series against hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka. England will open their campaign against Pakistan on Tuesday in Rawalpindi. The series will see each team play each other twice, with the top two teams contesting the final on Halloween.