LONDON : Harry Brook said it would be “an honour and a privilege” to captain England’s test team if asked, adding that he believes he could cope with the demands of leading the national side across all three formats.
Brook, England’s white-ball captain, served as vice-captain to Ben Stokes during the recent 2-1 home test series defeat by New Zealand.
Stokes, who has announced his retirement from international cricket, is among those who have backed the 27-year-old to succeed him as England’s test captain.
“I don’t think you can turn down being an England test captain,” Brook told reporters on Tuesday.
“It would be an honour and a privilege to be test captain – the pinnacle of our sport. It’s not up to me to make that decision. It’s up to people well above me. I’d be happy to do it if I did get asked.”
Brook said combining the test captaincy with his current white-ball leadership role would be demanding but achievable.
“I’m not saying it would be easy, but I definitely do think it is possible (to be a three-format captain),” he said.
“The fact I don’t play franchise cricket means there are periods in my calendar when I wouldn’t be playing cricket.
“I’d be focusing on my fitness and getting ready to play all three formats, which has been a dream of mine since I could speak or walk.
“If I am or I’m not captain for England in test cricket, I’d be happy to just still be playing for England.”
Brook’s immediate focus is on England’s five-match Twenty20 series against India, which begins on Wednesday.
