Brook, 26, has served as vice-captain in white-ball cricket over the past year and led England in five ODIs against Australia last September during Buttler’s absence. His official captaincy debut will take place during England’s home series against the West Indies, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs in late May.

“It’s a real honour to be named England’s white-ball captain,” Brook said. “Ever since I was a kid playing cricket at Burley in Wharfedale, I dreamed of representing Yorkshire, playing for England, and maybe one day leading the team. To now be given that chance means a great deal to me.”

Brook: England’s Rising Star Across Formats

Since making his international debut in 2022, Harry Brook has rapidly become one of England’s standout players in all formats. He is currently ranked No. 2 in Test batting, behind teammate Joe Root, and made headlines with a career-best 317 against Pakistan in Multan.

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Brook’s commitment to the national side was evident earlier this year when he withdrew from the IPL for the second consecutive season, opting out of his contract with Delhi Capitals to prioritize England duties ahead of a packed international calendar.

“I want to thank my family and coaches who’ve supported me every step of the way,” Brook said. “Their belief in me has made all the difference and I wouldn’t be in this position without them.”

“There’s so much talent in this country, and I’m looking forward to getting started, moving us forward, and working towards winning series, World Cups and major events. I’m excited to get going and give it everything I’ve got.”

Leadership Credentials

While relatively new to senior leadership, Brook has shown promise as a captain. He led England’s Under-19 squad at the 2018 World Cup and has captained the Northern Superchargers in the Men’s Hundred. His tactical acumen was also on display during England’s closely contested 3-2 series loss to Australia last year.

There was brief speculation about Ben Stokes potentially taking over the ODI captaincy, given his rapport with coach Brendon McCullum and overlapping responsibilities across Test and 50-over formats. However, Stokes’ ongoing recovery from hamstring surgery and his 2022 retirement from ODIs meant the plan was shelved.

Rob Key, Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket, said: “I’m delighted that Harry Brook has accepted the role as England’s white-ball captain across both formats. He’s been part of our succession planning for some time, albeit this opportunity has come slightly earlier than expected.

“Harry is not only an outstanding cricketer, but also has an excellent cricketing brain and a clear vision for both teams that will help drive us towards winning more series, World Cups and major global tournaments.”

Brook’s White-Ball Record

• ODIs: 26 matches, 816 runs @ 34.00, including a captaincy-century vs Australia
• T20Is: 44 matches, 28.50 average, top score 81*, member of the 2022 T20 World Cup-winning squad

As England looks to rebuild and aim for global white-ball dominance again, Harry Brook’s appointment marks the beginning of a new era, with eyes set firmly on future World Cups and ICC tournaments.