Nasser Hussain backs Harry Brook to succeed Buttler as England’s white-ball captain

Former England captain and renowned commentator Nasser Hussain has thrown his support behind Harry Brook as the ideal candidate to replace Jos Buttler as England’s white-ball captain, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday. 

Buttler, who led England to ICC T20 World Cup glory in 2022, has faced a series of setbacks, with three consecutive underwhelming tournament performances under his leadership. 

After England’s early exit from the Champions Trophy, the 34-year-old officially stepped down, leaving the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in search of a new leader.

Writing in his column for the Daily Mail, Hussain backed Brook for the role, highlighting England’s limited captaincy options due to the lack of domestic 50-over cricket.

“Harry Brook would be my choice as England’s next limited-overs captain now it’s time to move on from Jos Buttler,” Hussain wrote.

 “If you’re having to think about being England captain, as Buttler said he would be after Champions Trophy elimination earlier this week, you probably know you’re done.”

 However, Hussain also acknowledged the challenges of appointing Brook, particularly given England’s busy Test schedule, which includes a home series against India and the Ashes.

 “There would be issues with appointing Brook. In such an important year, do you want to pass on all the burdens of leading a struggling side to a young man and make his life more difficult? 

England are trying to play a lot of their Test players in white-ball cricket, but do they want their captain to be part of that as well?” he questioned.

 As England weighs its options for a new captain, Brook remains a strong contender, but the ECB will have to consider whether the 25-year-old is ready to take on the responsibility amid a crucial period for English cricket.