Harry Brook Scores Rapid Century for Yorkshire in First Competitive Innings Since England’s T20 Series

Harry Brook made a stunning return to competitive cricket as he smashed a 69-ball century for Yorkshire in the County Championship. The 25-year-old batter, who had withdrawn from England’s Test tour of India for personal reasons and skipped the IPL following the death of his grandmother, showed his class with a brilliant innings.

Batting at No 5, Brook hit 14 fours and two sixes on his way to scoring his 12th first-class century. This innings came in his first outing since England’s T20 series in the West Indies back in December. Yorkshire declared their first innings on 246-6 after Brook’s heroics, but unfortunately, rain saw the game end in a draw.

Brook’s return to form is a positive sign for England as he is expected to play a key role in the middle order during the upcoming Test matches against West Indies and Sri Lanka, as well as the T20 World Cup in June. With over 2,000 international runs to his name across formats, including 1,181 runs in 12 Tests, Brook has proven himself as a reliable batter for the national team.

Meanwhile, England’s managing director of men’s cricket, Rob Key, provided an update on Jofra Archer, stating that the fast bowler will not be considered for Test cricket until 2025 due to his ongoing injury concerns. However, Archer could feature in the T20 World Cup later this year, with Key expressing optimism about his participation in the tournament.

Overall, Brook’s century and Archer’s potential return to T20 cricket add excitement to the upcoming international fixtures, and fans will be eagerly anticipating their performances on the field.