Harry Brook

Personal details 

Full NameHarry Cherrington Brook 
Date of birthFebruary 22, 1999
Age25y
NationalityEnglish
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in) 
Current teamDelhi Capitals (DC) 
PositionMiddle Order
Batting styleRight hand Bat
Bowling styleRight arm Medium
Jersey number88
Started playingJanuary 26, 2022
Family membersFather – David BrookMother – Lucy Cherrington 

Harry Brook Recent Matches 

MATCHBatDateGroundFormat
England vs West Indies721-Dec-2023TaroubaT20I 
England vs West Indies6*19-Dec-2023TaroubaT20I 
England vs West Indies31*16-Dec-2023St George’sT20I 
England vs West Indies514-Dec-2023St George’sT20I 
England vs West Indies112-Dec-2023BridgetownT20I 

Batting Stats 

FORMATMatRunsHSAveSR100s50s
Tests12118118662.1591.7647
ODIs154078029.0794.8703
T20Is2954481*27.2144.6802

Bowling stats 

FORMATMatWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR
Tests1211/251/25372.6484
ODIs15
T20Is29

Teams 

England

England Lions

England Under-19s

Hobart Hurricanes

Lahore Qalandars

Northern Superchargers (Men)

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Yorkshire

Yorkshire 2nd XI

About Harry Brook 

In the winter of 2022-23, Harry Brook emerged as one of cricket’s brightest young talents, showcasing exceptional form across formats, notably in England’s Test team. Debuting against South Africa in September 2022, he impressed on tours to Pakistan and New Zealand, amassing a staggering 809 runs in nine innings, boasting a remarkable strike rate of 98.77. This extraordinary start made him the most prolific player in Test history after nine innings. Brook’s T20 World Cup victory with England and subsequent acquisition by Sunrisers Hyderabad for £1.3 million at the IPL auction further underscored his rising star status.

Formerly the England U19s captain, Brook initially caught attention with notable performances for Yorkshire, including a maiden first-class hundred in 2018 and a List A century in 2019. He exhibited promising consistency, particularly in the Bob Willis Trophy, and caught the eye as a dynamic T20 finisher for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred. Renowned for his prowess against seamers, Brook’s innovative strokeplay and adaptability in crunch situations have bolstered his reputation as a future England mainstay.

Raised in Burley-in-Wharfedale and educated at Sedburgh School, Brook’s cricketing journey began to flourish with England U19 tours, where he showcased leadership skills and emerged as the team’s top run-scorer at the 2018 U19 World Cup. However, his journey hit a snag when disciplinary issues led to his omission from a crucial game. Despite setbacks, Brook’s talent and potential continue to shine bright, marking him as one of cricket’s most promising prospects in the global arena.

Career Highlights 

– Impressive debut for England’s Test team against South Africa in September 2022

– Exceptional run of form in Test cricket, including tours to Pakistan and New Zealand

– Amassed a staggering 809 runs in nine innings with a strike rate of 98.77

– Became the most prolific player in Test history after nine innings

– Played a key role in England’s T20 World Cup victory

– Acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 13.25 crore at the IPL auction

– Notable performances for Yorkshire, including maiden first-class and List A centuries

Harry Brook Awards 

-Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) Player of the Year awards

Career 

Domestic career 

Harry Brook’s domestic cricket career with Yorkshire County Cricket Club has been characterized by promising performances and notable milestones. He earned early recognition with the 1st XI in 2017, highlighted by a match-winning century in a one-day final against Middlesex. Brook’s maiden first-class hundred in 2018 and subsequent List A century in 2019 underscored his batting prowess. Known for consistency in red-ball cricket, he averaged an impressive 43.00 in the Bob Willis Trophy. Additionally, Brook’s T20 performances, particularly in the Blast and The Hundred, showcased his adaptability and potential as a future England player.

<H4> IPL Career 

English cricketer Harry Brook competes in the Indian Premier League for the Hyderabad team. Harry Brook turned 25 years old in 2024. He was born on February 22, 1999. Harry Brook is a right-handed batter from Keighley. In 2023, he made his IPL debut.With an average of 21.11, Harry Brook has scored 190 runs in 11 IPL games thus far in his career. His greatest IPL score was 100 runs. In his IPL career, Harry Brook has hit four sixes and twenty-three fours.Harry Brook was hired by the Delhi franchise for Rs 4.00 Cr in the IPL 2024 Auction.He participated in his final IPL game at the Wankhede Stadium on May 20, 2023, against Mumbai.

International career 

Harry Brook’s international cricket journey began with a promising debut for England’s Test team against South Africa in September 2022. He quickly established himself as a formidable force, delivering exceptional performances on tours to Pakistan and New Zealand. Brook’s remarkable run included peeling off consecutive scores of 153, 87, 9, 111, 89, 54, and 186, amassing a staggering 809 runs in nine innings with a remarkable strike rate of 98.77. His outstanding contributions also extended to T20 cricket, where he played a crucial role in England’s T20 World Cup victory. With such stellar performances, Brook has emerged as one of cricket’s brightest young talents.

Test Career 

In the 2022-2023 span, Harry Brook showcased his exceptional batting prowess across 12 matches and 20 innings. Accumulating a staggering total of 1181 runs at an impressive average of 62.15, his highest score stood at an imposing 186. Brook displayed remarkable consistency, recording a strike rate of 91.76, facing a total of 1287 deliveries. His remarkable performance included four centuries and seven half-centuries, with just one instance of being dismissed without scoring. Throughout his innings, he demonstrated aggression with 141 boundaries and 23 maximums, establishing himself as a dominant force in the cricketing arena.

ODI Career 

During the 2023 cricket season, Harry Brook participated in 15 matches, where he batted in 15 innings and remained not out once. Throughout this period, he accumulated a total of 407 runs, with a highest score of 80. His batting average for this span stood at 29.07, showcasing his ability to contribute consistently. Brook maintained an impressive strike rate of 94.87, facing 429 deliveries. While he didn’t register a century, he managed to score three half-centuries. Despite encountering one instance of dismissal without scoring, Brook exhibited his ability to find the boundary, with 39 fours and 13 sixes throughout his innings.

T20 International Career 

From 2022 to 2023, Harry Brook participated in a total of 29 matches, batting in 26 innings and remaining not out on six occasions. Throughout this span, he amassed 544 runs, with his highest score being 81*. Brook maintained an average of 27.20, showcasing consistency in his performances. Impressively, he displayed a remarkable strike rate of 144.68, facing a total of 376 deliveries. While he didn’t score a century, Brook managed to secure two half-centuries. Notably, he encountered no instances of being dismissed without scoring. His innings were marked by aggressive strokeplay, including 40 boundaries and 27 sixes.

Family 

West Yorkshire was the home of Lucy Cherrington, the mother of Harry Brook, and her three children. Lucy is friendly with Harry’s father, David Brook, even though they are no longer romantically involved. She frequently updates her Instagram account with her son’s cricket accomplishments.

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