England cricket chief Rob Key admits they have had to fast-track Harry Brook after the Yorkshire batter was named captain of the one-day and T20 teams. Brook’s elevation comes just three years after he made his white-ball debut for England and follows the resignation of Jos Buttler in the wake of a disappointing Champions Trophy.

Harry Brook has been appointed as the new England white-ball captain, taking over the leadership reins from Jos Buttler who stepped down following the Champions Trophy exit in February.

Harry Brook pulled out of an IPL deal with Delhi Capitals to prioritise playing for England; he previously deputised for former skipper Jos Buttler in an ODI series vs Australia; Ben Stokes is the oth