Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Brook's Century and WWE Celebration Secure England ODI Win
England played a cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Joe Root and Harry Brook played really well and scored lots of runs.
Brook scored 136 runs off just 66 balls and celebrated his century with a WWE-inspired move.
They made a big total of 357 runs.
Sri Lanka tried to catch up, but even though one of their players, Pavan Rathnayake, scored a lot of runs, they couldn't win.
England won the match by 53 runs and the series 2-1.
They will now play a shorter format of cricket called Twenty20 starting on Friday.
Brook's celebration was a tribute to a wrestler and was meant to be fun, but some might see it differently.
Joe Root (111*) and Harry Brook (136) scored centuries to help England post 357-3.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 304 in their chase, with Pavan Rathnayake top-scoring with 121.
England won the match by 53 runs and the series 2-1.
Harry Brook celebrated his century with a WWE-inspired 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin tribute.
England will now face Sri Lanka in a three-match Twenty20 series starting Friday.
- Who
- England vs Sri Lanka
- What
- England won the third ODI by 53 runs to win the series 2-1
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Why
- England's strong batting performances by Root and Brook led to their victory
Brook's Celebration
Public Perception
Celebration Intent
Brook's Celebration
Brook's WWE-inspired celebration was meant to be a humorous tribute to 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and to celebrate with teammates.
Public Perception
Some may perceive the celebration as inappropriate or disrespectful, especially given Brook's past incidents.
- Match Result
- England won by 53 runs
- Series Result
- England won the series 2-1
- Top Scorers (England)
- Harry Brook (136), Joe Root (111*)
- Top Scorer (Sri Lanka)
- Pavan Rathnayake (121)
- Next Series
- Three-match Twenty20 series starting Friday
- Brook's Celebration
- WWE-inspired 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin tribute
Sources
Joe Root, Harry Brook centuries fire England to ODI series win vs Sri Lanka
Root and Brook tons fire England to ODI series win over Sri Lanka
England vs Sri Lanka: 'Stone Cold' Brook's WWE celebration steals the show
‘No malice’: After recent drinking scandal, Joe Root says Harry Brook’s WWE beer celebration is ‘received the right way’
