century against Pakistan in a crucial tournament clash. Promoted to No. 3, Brook attacked from the start, making full use of the powerplay and steering
England to victory while securing a semi-final berth.
After the win, Brook said, "That's very nice. We've come here to do that job and thankfully we've got it under the line. "
He credited head coach Brendon McCullum for the tactical move, explaining, "This morning by Baz as he was the mastermind behind it and it could not have come off, but thankfully tonight it has. We wanted to try and maximise the powerplay a little bit more and everybody knows that I like to try and take the game on and I was going to do that from ball one. So, thankfully it came off and I managed to get us a decent start. "
Harry Brook sends message to IPL Teams?
Brook also revealed his long-term ambition to bat higher in the order "I'd been thinking about it for a while and it's something I want to do in my career moving forward anyway, not just for England but in franchise cricket. I want to get up there and try and face as many balls as possible. "
On the decision influenced by his record against Pakistan, he added, "Yeah, Baz said that this morning. He said, what do you think about going number three? Pakistan's your team and I was just like, let's do it. "
Harry Brook won't play in IPL 2026
Despite his red-hot form, Brook will not play in IPL 2026. He was bought by Delhi Capitals but withdrew before the season began. Under IPL rules, overseas players who pull out after being signed can face a suspension. BCCI triggered a two-year ban for the England captain, which means he won't play any part in 2026 and 2027.
Brook has previously prioritised England commitments and workload management, reflecting the growing challenge players face balancing international cricket with franchise leagues.
Brook's knock against Pakistan was more than a match-winning innings - it was a statement. Even in absence, he remains one of the most dangerous T20 batters in world cricket, and when eligible again, franchise demand is expected to surge.
