Former England fast bowler James Anderson has made a big claim about Harry Brook’s future in Test cricket. Anderson believes Brook has the chances of Joe Root and Kevin Pietersen and can become England’s best batsman in this format.
Harry Brook recently smashed a triple century against Pakistan in the first Test in Multan. It was his first triple century in any format and a memorable outing for him. Brook’s innings was full of intent as he never allowed the Pakistan players to settle down.
He smashed 317 off 322 balls with 29 fours and 3 sixes. It was a commendable effort from the youngster who also formed a marathon 454-run partnership with Joe Root. Root scored 262 off 375 balls with 17 fours.
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James Anderson’s powerful claim about the future of the Harry Brook test
Joe Root and Kevin Pietersen are two of the best batsmen produced by England. Root recently overtook Alastair Cook as England’s highest run-getter in Tests with a magnificent double century in Multan.
But after Harry Brook’s knock in Multan, James Anderson praised the youngster. He claimed that Brook could surpass the likes of Joe Root and Kevin Pietersen in the future.
“He’s on track to be in the top three I’ve played with. It’s Root, Pietersen and him. He’s definitely got all the attributes to surpass them,” Anderson said on the Tailenders podcast.
Anderson further mentioned that Brook has the qualities of Root and Pietersen, which will make him the greatest England batsman of all time.
“He just has it all. Without trying to make him too big because he’s still very early in his testing career, I think he’s got the perfect amount of each of those two and that’s what’s going to make him the best we’ve ever had.” ever,” the former pacer added.
“He’s got Root and Pietersen’s takes” – James Anderson on Harry Brook
James Anderson praised Harry Brook for changing gears when necessary. He stated that Brook can play aggressively and also has the ability to bat longer which makes him a great player. Anderson also noted the similarities between Brook and Root, as they both love to bat.
“But he’s got the shots of Root and Pietersen. He can destroy an attack if he wants, he can play longer innings if he needs to,” Anderson said.
“What’s really similar between Root and Brook is that they love to bat. They literally don’t care what format it is. They just want to bat,” the 42-year-old added.
The partnership between Joe Root and Harry Brook
Harry Brook and Joe Root put together a 454-run partnership for the fourth wicket in Multan. Their partnership propelled England to a mammoth 823-7 at a run rate of 5.48.
England took a lead of 267 runs in the first innings and it proved to be enough in the end. Pakistan’s batting collapsed in the second innings as they were bowled out for just 220. As a result, England achieved a memorable victory by an innings and 47 runs.