Harry Brook

An absurd 184 from Harry Brook and a classy century from Joe Root on day one against New Zealand have England on track for seven-straight under coach ...

It was a false dawn, however, and even a session in which England suffered three early losses concluded with 101 runs on the board. This master and apprentice alliance was a record for any English pairing on New Zealand soil, going past the 281 runs shared by Graham Thorpe and Andrew Flintoff at Christchurch in 2002. At times Brook simply backed away and carted straight him down the ground baseball style, Wagner shipping nearly seven an over on a supposed green top. Bracewell then produced a collective gasp from the sell-out crowd, diving full stretch to his left after Ben Duckett’s hard-handed push at Southee on nine. By the time he strode off he was 184 not out from 169 balls, this his fourth hundred in his sixth Test match and unquestionably his best. The right-hander has also done this at a strike-rate of 99.38.

England slipped to 21-3 at Basin Reserve after New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first; Harry Brook helped lead the revival for the tourists with ...

Like I've said plenty of times, look to put pressure on the bowler and be as positive as possible. Even then though, the 32-year-old was able to showcase his array of shots as New Zealand's bowlers had little answer to the questions posed by him and Brook. There were a few little miscues into gaps and whatnot which if was a little bit half-hearted, I might have been caught on at times. The 25-year-old's innings saw him equal the great Don Bradman's feat of scoring four centuries in his first six Tests. The tourists slumped to 21-3 early on after losing the toss but closed the day on 315-3, with the recovery led by the Yorkshire duo of Brook and Root who put on the highest-ever fourth-wicket stand with an unbeaten 294 at Basin Reserve. England slipped to 21-3 at Basin Reserve after New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first; Harry Brook helped lead the revival for the tourists with his highest Test score of 184 not out; Joe Root hit his 29th Test century too as the duo put on an unbeaten fourth-wicket stand of 294

The tourists had been 21-3 after being asked to bat on a green pitch at the Basin Reserve - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope all falling cheaply. But ...

The stand with Brook is England's second-highest ever in a Test against New Zealand, with the prospect of more to come on Saturday. He reached three figures from 107 balls, his slowest hundred in Test cricket, by cutting the off-spin of Bracewell. "I think we were a perfect partnership there. Brook scored all around the wicket. At that point he hit successive sixes of Daryl Mitchell, whose fill-in medium pace was singled out for the harshest treatment. He moved up and down the gears.

Harry Brook and Joe Root both scored brilliant centuries for England as they reached the close of play on day one of the second Test in Wellington on 315-3 ...

Able to sit back and watch Brook take charge at the other end, Root found his rhythm as he scored just seven boundaries and pinched most of his runs by rotating the strike. the rhythms of the game, I've maybe got a bit caught up in it. While Brook has slotted into England's new positive and aggressive mindset with ease, Root admitted ahead of this Test that he had "maybe got a bit caught up in it". In the recent past it's a case of ... "He had some luck at the beginning, a couple of inside-edges past the stumps. His range of stroke play, power and timing was on show throughout his innings, which was particularly impressive given the match situation when he arrived at the crease.

The pair came together came together with the pressure on, England slumping to 21 for three after being put in on a green pitch at Basin Reserve, ...

Having showed off his blunt power game, Brook was now threading balls to the third man boundary. On 99 Brook threaded a cut to the ropes, celebrating what is fast becoming a familiar achievement with Root. Henry picked up another when his attacking off stump line proved too good for Ollie Pope, who sent a thick edge flying to Bracewell in the cordon. First to fall was Zak Crawley, nicking Henry behind with just two to his name, his latest unconvincing response to question marks over his place in the side. Root, who survived a first-ball lbw appeal, flew under the radar as he settled in for a long stay, but Brook's natural exuberance carried him past 50 by lunch. He thrashed the Kiwi attack to all parts, driving hard and true, pulling with authority and throwing his hands any hint of width.

PAUL NEWMAN IN WELLINGTON: Nobody in the rich history of Test cricket has scored more runs than this remarkable young Yorkshireman after just nine Test ...

And to think Brook was raised in the village of Burley-in-Wharfedale, just 13 miles from where Sutcliffe lived in Cross Hills. For all the faith England have placed in him and their insistence he can play match-winning innings he continues to under-achieve. There was even a scooped six off the hapless Mitchell. ‘Bradmanesque’ was a term used liberally at the Basin Reserve today to describe Brook and why not? Jonny Bairstow will be back this summer and unless he goes big in the second innings here it should be Crawley, and not the favourite in Ben Foakes, who makes way for him. It was the day Harry Brook went from being England’s next great batsman to a current great one.

Harry Brook smashed an unbeaten 184 in the second Test between England and New Zealand in Wellington and former England skipper Sir Alastair Cook has made a ...

[IPL](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/indian-premier-league), is he going to get burnt out at some stage? [Sir Don Bradman](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sir-donald-bradman), with Cook believing Brook's century against New Zealand to be his best yet. "I wouldn't know exactly what to do as a captain against a man in Brook's form, because he's got every option covered," Cook said on BT Sport. "But some of these shots you can only dream of and the confidence to play them and the skill to be able to consistently hit cleanly in the right areas - it's been an absolute pleasure to sit here and watch a Harry Brook masterclass. [Sir Alastair Cook](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/alastair-cook) believes Harry Brook will go on to become "one of the all-time great players", having made such an outstanding start to his [England](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/england-cricket-team) career. [T20 World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-t20) winner, Brook has enjoyed his best form in Test cricket where he now averages more than 100 after [smashing an unbeaten 184](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-harry-brook-joe-root-29300083) against [New Zealand](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/new-zealand-cricket-team) in the second Test in Wellington.

Brook ended day one of the second Test against New Zealand unbeaten on 184.

“One of the things I’ve really tried to do is stay as level headed as possible, but it’s been a good few months. His early statistics even bear up to comparison against the great Sir Donald Bradman, who also started his illustrious career with four hundreds in six Tests. But my dad’s highest score is 210 and my highest score is 194 so that’s in the back of my mind.

Brook was in staggering form as he notched up 184 not out, bullying the Black Caps attack in a domineering innings that included five sixes and 24 fours, with ...

Having showed off his blunt power game, Brook was now threading balls to the third man boundary. On 99 Brook threaded a cut to the ropes, celebrating what is fast becoming a familiar achievement with Root. Henry picked up another when his attacking off stump line proved too good for Ollie Pope, who sent a thick edge flying to Bracewell in the cordon. First to fall was Zak Crawley, nicking Henry behind with just two to his name, his latest unconvincing response to question marks over his place in the side. Root, who survived a first-ball lbw appeal, flew under the radar as he settled in for a long stay, but Brook’s natural exuberance carried him past 50 by lunch. He thrashed the Kiwi attack to all parts, driving hard and true, pulling with authority and throwing his hands any hint of width.

Having ended the day unbeaten on a career-best 184, he now looks forward to drawing level with his father's first-class highest of 210.

So that's in the back of my mind at the minute," he said. In fact, he also has a shot at besting his head coach: it was on this ground in 2014 that Brendon McCullum registered his top score of [302 against India](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/india-tour-of-new-zealand-2013-14-667633/new-zealand-vs-india-2nd-test-667653/full-scorecard). There could be a bad moment from the corner and anything could happen, so enjoy the good moments. I've just said now actually good times at the minute, but just around the corner there might be bad times so you've got to enjoy these moments and cash in as much as I can. The 24-year-old heads into Saturday unbeaten on a career best score of 184. "It (the pitch) always gets easier when the ball gets a bit older.

Brook's century, in particular, was sublime. No one in history has scored more runs after nine Test innings than the 24-year-old Yorkshireman, with his century ...

In particular, Wagner took a battering, as he conceded 101 runs from his 17 overs without taking a wicket. It was not even midday, but it would be the last time a New Zealander had a smile on their face all afternoon. There was a bit of seam, but it was more bounce than anything. “As a bowler, you can’t really see that when you’re running in, so that was probably quite tricky for them to bowl at. No one in history has scored more runs after nine Test innings than the 24-year-old Yorkshireman, with his century at the Basin Reserve today the fourth of his career and, arguably, his best. Just the situation of the game more than anything.

For the third consecutive Test he had been named player of the match. He usually sends prizes and trophies to his grandma Pauline, who often has Harry's cricket ...

Gloveman Foakes has the temperament for the top of the order. "I'm just trying to enjoy the moment and live in what's happening at the minute. If Zak Crawley survives at the top of the order, does that mean Ben Foakes makes way and Bairstow keeps wicket? When they came together on the first morning of the second Test in Wellington, England were 21-3 and rocking. Brook celebrated his 24th birthday on Wednesday with a round of golf. He is a one-man highlight reel capable of playing shots that take the breath away. He sleeps tonight with an average of 100.88, better than the greatest of them all, Donald Bradman. "He got me out in the nets and he just continually talks about it. Three hundreds in his first five Tests, all of them quicker than a hiccup. "My grandma was sat in the car watching. He usually sends prizes and trophies to his grandma Pauline, who often has Harry's cricket kit drying on the washing line in her garden that overlooks Burley-in-Wharfedale Cricket Club. "I might have a glass of this myself tonight," he said.

Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott believes Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood could have success if they target Harry Brook with the short ...

[Australia](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/australia-cricket-team) in this summer's [Ashes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/the-ashes) if they target him with the short ball. Just instinctively hitting at the ball and making good contact isn't good enough. "We have all at some time or other made the mistake of hitting at the ball and getting out. I made that mistake." He instinctively hooks up and with the extra pace and quality in their seamers hooking up can be a 'getting out' shot. I got out to Keith Boyce caught at fine leg by Alvin Kallicharran. "Control is the key. The ex- [England](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/england-cricket-team) opener expects the extra pace of [Pat Cummins](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/patrick-cummins) and [Mitchell Starc](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/mitchell-starc) and the awkward bounce of [Josh Hazlewood](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/josh-hazlewood) to be a real problem for Brook, given he likes to take on the short ball. [West Indies](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/west-indies-cricket-team). [South Africa's](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/south-africa-cricket-team) Marco Jansen caught at fine leg and Jansen is only lively fast medium. [Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2023/02/19/harry-brook-englands-best-strokeplayer-since-kevin-pietersen/), Boycott said: "I feel this summer the Australians will challenge him with the short ball. [Geoffrey Boycott](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/geoffrey-boycott) has been hugely impressed by the start Harry Brook has made to his Test career, labelling him the "best natural strokeplayer England have had since [Kevin Pietersen](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kevin-pietersen)".

England star Harry Brook has struck a remarkable 807 runs at an average of 100.87 in his first nine Test innings, including four hundreds and three ...

"The ones in Pakistan were amazing and good fun to be out there but they were all on flat pitches. "I'm sure the average will come down very quickly but I'm just trying to live in what's happening at the minute. One of the things I've really tried to do is stay as level headed as possible, but it's been a good few months. No other batter has scored more runs than Brook in their first nine Test innings, with the 24-year-old surpassing Vinod Kambli's record of 798 runs. He has smashed a total of 807 runs at an average of 100.87 in nine innings so far, including four hundreds and three half-centuries. However, such landmarks are the furthest thing from Brook's mind as he heads into day two eyeing a first ever double hundred.

By the time England reached stumps on 315 for three he had moved to 807 runs in nine innings, more than any other player has scored at the same stage, with a ...

“One of the things I’ve really tried to do is stay as level headed as possible, but it’s been a good few months. His early statistics even bear up to comparison against the great Sir Donald Bradman, who also started his illustrious career with four hundreds in six Tests. But my dad’s highest score is 210 and my highest score is 194 so that’s in the back of my mind.

A clean, clear distinction between attacking shots and defensive strokes separates England's apprentice openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, ...

They were especially quick after lunch in Wellington, and thereby seized the initiative which New Zealand would have hoped to recover after the interval. And herein lies the beauty of killing the ball dead in the crease, which the harder-handed batsman cannot do: you can score off it. The eyes have it, as they watch the red ball right on to the blade. Root is exactly the same: everything behind the ball in defence. For this Test he changed his guard, and took up his stance on off-stump, only to fish at a ball he could have left. But, as the masters illustrate, Test batting still requires the foundation of a strong defence.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from February 24. Football. England pay tribute on the 30th anniversary of World Cup-winning captain ...

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was among those to be impressed by Harry Brook’s start to life at Test level. Bastian Schweinsteiger had cheeky dig at a former team-mate. England pay tribute on the 30th anniversary of World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore’s death.

Harry Brook earned plenty of praise for his counter-attacking 184* off 169 deliveries on day one of the second New Zealand Test.

[@Harry_Brook_88]we are witnessing one of the great cricket talents emerging in front of our eyes. One of the most sublime test match hundreds in recent memory. To score 184* (169) from 21-3 is outrageous. [February 24, 2023] Brook ended the day on 184*, piling on an unbeaten 194-run stand with Joe Root, who also scored a hundred. Walking in to bat at No.5, he started off aggressively, hitting four fours in the first 11 deliveries that he faced.