Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Brook Believes Root Should Be Player of the Series
In a cricket series between England and India that ended in a tie, Harry Brook was unexpectedly chosen as the best player by the opposing team's coach.
Brook, however, thought another player on his team, Joe Root, should have won the award because Root scored more runs.
Both players performed well, but Root's higher score made Brook believe he deserved the title.
Harry Brook was named Player of the Series by India's coach, Gautam Gambhir.
Brook disagreed, believing Joe Root deserved the award instead.
Root scored 537 runs with an average of 67.12 in the series.
Brook scored 481 runs with an average of 53.44 in the series.
The series ended in a 2-2 draw between England and India.
- Who
- Harry Brook, Joe Root, and Gautam Gambhir.
- What
- Debate over Player of the Series award in the England vs. India cricket series.
- When
- During and after the five-match Test series.
- Where
- England and India, specifically The Oval.
- Why
- To recognize outstanding performance in the series.
- Player of the Series (India's pick)
- Harry Brook
- Player of the Series (Brook's Pick)
- Joe Root
- Root's Runs
- 537
- Root's Average
- 67.12
- Brook's Runs
- 481
- Brook's Average
- 53.44
- Series Result
- 2-2 Draw
Sources
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