Harry Cherrington Brook, born on 22nd February 1999, is an English international cricketer who represents England in all formats and domestic cricket for Yorkshire. Brook, a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler, made his international debut for England in January 2022. Brook was named vice-captain of England's ODI and T20I teams in 2025.
Harry Brook's story begins in Keighley, although his childhood was spent in the idyllic village of Burley in Wharfedale, raised by his parents David and Lucy Brook. Cricket wasn't just a sport in the Brook household; it was near a family heirloom, with local club cricket bearing a strong family tradition.
CAPTION: Talent, passion, and endless practice—the making of England's rising cricket star, Harry Brook! SOURCE: Instagram His education at Ilkley Grammar School resulted in a scholarship at Sedbergh School at 14, where he truly came into his own. Under the eagle eye of Sedbergh's cricket guru and former pro cricketer Martin Speight, Brook's natural talent was developed, his passion ignited, and the world was set for his meteoric rise.
Before dazzling on the global platform, Brook honed his skills in the tough testing grounds of English domestic cricket. His first-class debut for Yorkshire, which occurred on June 26, 2016, against Pakistan A, marked the beginning of a thrilling ride. He quickly made his County Championship debut for Middlesex on June 19, 2017, showcasing his adaptability and determination.
The exciting world of T20 cricket beckoned, and he made his T20 debut for Yorkshire in the 2018 T20 Blast on 5 July 2018. Adding another feather to his cap, the Northern Superchargers signed him for the 2021 edition of The Hundred, further sealing his reputation as a player to watch out for.
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Brook's leadership capabilities and exceptional ability were already spotted early on while he captained the England U-19 side with honor. He did exceptionally well during the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, top-scoring English run charts with a remarkable 239 runs, which hinted at bigger things ahead.
CAPTION: The journey to greatness started early—Harry Brook’s Under-19 days were just the beginning. SOURCE: Instagram Even before that, in the England U-19s' tour of India in February-March 2017, Brook gained valuable overseas experience, featuring in two U-19 Tests and five U-19 Limited Over Internationals (LOIs) against India U-19s, paving the way for his future success.
Harry Brook came on to the world cricket scene in 2022 when he found a spot in England's Test side and played his first game against South Africa. He went on to play his first ODI soon thereafter and assisted England in winning the 2022 T20 World Cup. Brook set records during the beginning of his Test career, scoring 800 runs within nine innings.
A remarkable show in 2024 saw him score a record-equalling 317 in a first-class match. He briefly captained the ODI side in September 2024. After a personal matter forced him to withdraw from an Indian tour, he was selected for the 2024 T20 World Cup squad.
Brook's talent didn't go unnoticed by the IPL's lucrative attention, and Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him up in December 2022 for a whopping INR 13.25 crore. He didn't let them down, making fireworks with an unprecedented first IPL century against Kolkata in 2023. Most importantly, the achievement made him the first person to have centuries in the PSL and IPL, solidifying his status as a T20 great.
CAPTION: Stepping up on the grandest T20 stage—Harry Brook proving his worth in the IPL. SOURCE: Instagram After being released by Hyderabad, he was set to sign for Delhi in the 2024 IPL Mini Auction but pulled out due to personal reasons. The Delhi Capitals were quick to re-sign him, however, and welcomed him back into their ranks before the 2025 season.
Brook's career is already dotted with great records. In Feb 2023, he was the quickest to reach 800 Test runs in nine innings and wrote his name in the record books. He also has the record for the fastest player to reach 1000 Test runs (by balls faced). His exemplary performance at the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, for which he led the run-scoring table of England with 239 runs, marked him as a future star.
The IPL did not fail to display him, as his first hundred in his life against Kolkata in 2023 made him the first player to have achieved a century in the PSL and IPL. In September 2024, he celebrated his first ODI hundred in style with an unbeaten 110 of 94 balls against Australia, further cementing himself as one of the most exciting young talents of cricket.
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