Vice-captain and clean slates – tasks facing new England captain Harry Brook

Brook has replaced Jos Buttler as England’s white-ball skipper.

By contributor Rory Dollard, PA Cricket Correspondent

Published Apr 7

England’s Harry Brook raises his arms as he celebrates a hundred against Australia — Harry Brook will look to turn around England’s one-day fortunes (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Harry Brook has been named as England’s new white-ball captain, succeeding Jos Buttler after a tricky time for the team.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the most pressing items on the 26-year-old’s agenda.

Look after his biggest asset – Harry Brook

Harry Brook lies on the floor while fielding for England. — Brook must be mindful not to overdo it as a three-format player for England (Ben Whitley/PA)

It has been a decade since England’s limited-overs skipper was also a Test regular, with Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler both focusing entirely on their own team. Brook is young enough and hungry enough to take an increased load but must be mindful of burnout. England are desperate to reclaim the Ashes over this winter and cannot afford to take their eyes off the prize, meaning the odd break from Brook must be on the cards.