Harry Brook Scores Fastest England Test Century in 96 Years at Edgbaston

England's young batting sensation Harry Brook played a crucial role in the Edgbaston Test against India, scoring his ninth Test century and forming a record-breaking 303-run partnership with Jamie Smith after an early collapse. Brook became the fastest English batter in 96 years to reach nine centuries, boasting a Test average over 60, second only to Herbert Sutcliffe among English players. His calm and composed approach under pressure, praised by former England captain Nasser Hussain and former India coach Ravi Shastri, helped England recover from a precarious position of 84/5 to a competitive stance. Brook also recently passed 6,000 runs in First-Class cricket, with nearly 2,500 of those runs scored in Test matches. Notably, he survived a close call on day two when he instinctively used his shoulder to avoid being bowled out, showcasing his presence of mind. Despite the strong individual performances, England still trails India by a substantial margin after India posted 587 runs, led by Shubman Gill's 269.