Adil Rashid Backs Harry Brook as England White-Ball Captain

England's senior spinner Adil Rashid has expressed strong support for Harry Brook, the newly appointed captain of England's white-ball cricket team, ahead of his first series in charge against the West Indies. Rashid emphasized that while leadership is a gradual process, Brook has demonstrated the mindset, capability, and hunger to lead England effectively in ODIs and T20s, despite the challenges of balancing these roles with his Test commitments. The appointment of Brook, succeeding Jos Buttler, marks a new era following England's recent transitional phase after successes in the 2019 and 2022 ICC tournaments but disappointing results in subsequent competitions. Rashid, a veteran with over 290 international appearances, is optimistic about contributing under Brook’s captaincy and head coach Brendon McCullum, who began coaching all formats in September 2024. Cricket director Rob Key acknowledged Brook's rapid rise to leadership amid a demanding cricket calendar, including a major Test series against India and the Ashes. Overall, Rashid and the team express confidence that Brook's leadership will rejuvenate England's white-ball cricket and guide the team toward future victories and World Cup success.