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Harry Brook Poised to Lead England's T20 Team as Captaincy Debate Continues

With Jos Buttler stepping down, Harry Brook is expected to take over T20 captaincy, while Ben Stokes remains under consideration for the ODI role despite fitness concerns.

England Test captain Ben Stokes in action against Pakistan
Brook, left, has skippered England’s ODI side before
Ben Stokes is in the running to be England’s next ODI captain (Photo: PA)

Overview

  • Harry Brook is set to be named England’s T20 captain, marking a leadership shift in the white-ball setup following Jos Buttler's resignation in February.
  • Ben Stokes is the leading candidate for the ODI captaincy, but his ongoing recovery from multiple injuries raises questions about his readiness for the role.
  • Brendon McCullum, now head coach across all formats, is tasked with revitalizing England’s white-ball teams after a prolonged period of underperformance since their 2022 T20 World Cup win.
  • England’s management is considering workload management strategies for multi-format players like Brook and Stokes, especially with a packed international schedule ahead.
  • The ECB is expected to finalize its captaincy decisions before England's next white-ball series against the West Indies, scheduled for June 2025.