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03 Jul 2026, 16:07

Sam Curran backs Garry Brook’s potential test captaincy

  • Sam Curran backed Garry Brook as potential test captain after the England batter’s unbeaten century in the third match.
  • Curran believes the start of another T20 against India at Old Trafford; Jofra Archer’s debut, Josh Tongue and the rest of the squad.
  • The material also says that the start of the ODI series against India could be followed by three matches.

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Sam Curran backed Garry Brook as a potential England Test captain after the batter’s unbeaten century. The material also states that Curran believes the captaincy will be in the hands of Brook.

According to Independent, Brook’s century is not the only reason for the captaincy discussion, as it also points to the role of the next captain, which is expected to be in the team and to be in line with the captaincy. It also notes that Brook’s name is already being considered as a possible captain, while Jofra Archer is also being discussed as a potential captain.

Independent also provides statistics on Curran’s Test record: he has 47 wickets from an average of 35.51 with a batting average of 24.69, and it also says that he has taken one wicket from 24 Test caps. The material also states that in 2018, during his first 20 years, Curran was named as the bowler series winner against India.

Sky Sports notes that Curran’s comments about Brook’s potential captaincy are also based on his own experience, and that Brook has the ability to lead the team. It also adds that Curran believes Brook could be the next captain.

In addition, according to Sky Sports, the England captaincy discussion includes the T20 World Cup, with Brook being mentioned as a possible successor. The material also states that Jofra Archer will be included in the ODI series, while Phil Salt, Jordan Cox, Sonny Baik, and Luke Wuda will all be involved.

Sky Sports also reports that James Coles has been included in the ODI series, replacing Stokes. The material notes that Curran had the best bowling figures in the 16-over spell in the third ODI against India.

According to Sky Sports, the first ODI scheduled for Tuesday July 14 at Edgbaston, the second ODI on Thursday July 16 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, and the third ODI on Sunday July 19 at Lord’s, London. For the T20 series, the other match will be played on Saturday July 4 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester (2.30pm).

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Articles on this topic:

  • www.bbc.com - Curran wants chance to replace Stokes in Test team
  • www.independent.co.uk - Sam Curran ready to fill all-rounder role as England seek Ben Stokes replacement
  • www.skysports.com - England vs India: Zak Crawley left out for of squad for ODI series as James Coles set for 50-over debut
  • www.skysports.com - England vs India: Sam Curran backs Harry Brook's potential Test captaincy as Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue included in playing XI
  • www.independent.co.uk - Sam Curran ready to fill all-rounder role as England seek Ben Stokes replacement