‘A major blow’ – Kevin Pietersen reacts as Harry Brook withdraws from England’s Test series in India | 1U7350M | 2024-01-27 16:08:01
'A major blow' – Kevin Pietersen reacts as Harry Brook withdraws from England's Test series in India | 1U7350M | 2024-01-27 16:08:01
Kevin Pietersen has passed on his help to Harry Brook after the batter withdrew from England's five-match Check collection in India and says his departure comes as a 'major blow' to the vacationers' possibilities.
Brook had appeared a shoo-in for England's XI ahead of the opening Check at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Stadium, starting on Thursday, with the 24-year-old integral throughout the Bazball period since Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes took over the reins.
However a statement at the weekend confirmed the Yorkshireman would be leaving England's camp with immediate effect as a consequence of 'personal reasons' and Surrey's Dan Lawrence was subsequently been referred to as up as a alternative.
England have been warming up for this winter's tour at an extended training camp in Abu Dhabi and Brook's absence places a critical dent within the aspect's preparations, while also posing questions surrounding choice.
Since bursting on the Check scene, Brook's strategy and enjoying type has typically been likened to that of Pietersen and the legendary ex-England batsman sent his greatest wishes as he reacted to the news on X, formerly Twitter.
'Crickey [sic], I hope all is OK with Harry Brook and his family, initially!' Pietersen stated.
'Secondly, that's a serious blow to England's possibilities, because beneath Baz, Harry is an absolute STAR!'
Chatting with Sky Sports activities, former England captain Nasser Hussain agreed that Brook's withdrawal was a 'huge blow' to the tourists' hopes given he has 'epitomised' the best way McCullum and Stokes need to strategy the game.
'It's an enormous miss. But the first consideration needs to be the person, the obligation of care of that particular person and I feel we all must wish Harry and his family nicely,' Hussain stated.
'However the first consideration needs to be the person, the obligation of care of that particular person and I feel all of us should want Harry and his household properly.
'Cricket is necessary and Check cricket is necessary however your loved ones and yourself are extra essential.
'For private reasons he's headed residence. Hopefully every part shall be okay and hopefully he'll come again to India at some stage.'
Hussain is assured Brook might have excelled in India given his splendid showings towards spin on England's tour of Pakistan two years ago.
'It's an extended tour but first issues first, they need to make it possible for Harry Brook is ok,' he added.
'It's a blow. His stats since coming in for England on debut at the Oval have been phenomenal.
'He's averaged 62 at a strike price of 92. He epitomises have Stokes and McCullum need this aspect to play.
'He's a wonderful player of spin as we saw in Pakistan.
'It's a massive blow on the eve of such an enormous Check collection.'
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