England's 'Record-Breaking' Youngster Harry Brook Surpasses Legends To Attain Historic Feat In Tests
England's ex-U19s captain, Harry Brook, has emerged as a cricketer with a bright future with consistent performances for national team.
Harry Brook, who was acquired for INR 13.25 crore by Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023 auction, scored a remarkable ton on Day 1 of ENG vs NZ 2nd Test.
The 23-year-old right-hander remained unbeaten on 184 off 169 deliveries to become the first batter in history to score 800 runs after just 9 Test innings.
Previously, ex-India cricketer Vinod Kambli (798) held the record for most runs after 9 Test innings.
Harry Brook on Friday added a massive milestone to his name by taking his tally to 807.
Harry Brook not just surpassed Kumble but also went past legends like Herbert Sutcliffe (780 runs in 9 Test innings), Sunil Gavaskar (778 runs in 9 Test innings).
Joe Root and Harry Brook remained unbeaten as Day 1 of 1st Test between England and New Zealand ended with visitors England at 315/3 before rain ended the day's play early.