According to Cricviz, Brooke’s derogatory opening shot was T20/100- Ball was just the 11th time in the history of cricket, where a batsman has scored his first ball of the innings for six.
The second player who achieved the same feat in a hundred was Steve Ascachazi for Welsh Fire from Craig overton of Southern Brave in 2023.
When asked about the shot, Brook told Sky Sports that he executed it to “bus fans” and “support” himself.
“I have no plans,” he said. “I have hit my first ball four or six three times in the Comp and I do not plan to do so.”
It came from the former International South of New Zealand, which was engaged as the bowling coach of England in this summer, adding an additional element of the conspiracy.
There will be undoubtedly to have some soft ribing to come from England’s limited over captain to Southee.
Brook’s eye -catching shot – in which 36 meters traveled – even inspired a special bold declaration from former England fast bowler Stuart Broad.
Broad said on X, “He can only be the best batsman that we have ever found out, Harry Brook. Big Shout, so I don’t say it lightly.”
However, it seemed condemnable, that Brooke faced only 14 balls, potentially deprived the headingley crowd of both entertainment and more runs towards the supercharges.
Michael Paper, who batted at number three, fought the ball quickly to make a clear hit, while Brooke saw him chewing delivery.
A couple of Lasty Blowz got a black pepper strike-by 133.33 when he was out for 21 balls 28, but it was still below Brook’s 221.42.
This raised interesting questions whether the coach of supercharges Andrew Flintoff may have asked black pepper to retire?
It would have been a controversial step, but not without example in hundred.
In fact, there are three examples: Sam Billings, Wayne Madsen and Imad Wasim all retired during the 2024 tournament.
Even if he likes to bat in four, Brooke should consider making himself a place for his next match.
