Not too bothered: Harry Brook not concentrating on information in New Zealand vs England Test collection

New Zealand v England: Harry Brook mentioned that he’s not too bothered with chasing information for England after lacking out on turning into solely the second England batter to hit 4 tons of in 4 Test matches.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Feb 16, 2023 22:53 IST

Harry Brook says he isn’t too bothered with chasing information. (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: England batter Harry Brook mentioned that he’s “not too bothered” with chasing information for his nation after he missed out on attaining a uncommon feat.

Brook got here near hitting 4 centuries in as many Test matches on Day 1 of the primary Test in opposition to New Zealand. However, his departure for 89 meant he fell wanting turning into the one second England batter to personal the document after Ken Barrington within the Nineteen Sixties.

The 23-year-old Brook, who made his Test debut in September final yr, smashed a hat-trick of tons of in England’s 3-0 collection clear sweep in opposition to Pakistan.

When requested whether or not he was conscious of the document, Brook mentioned: “A little bit, a little bit… I’m not bothered now, to be honest. I’m just glad I got another 89.”

Brook, who additionally missed hitting the quickest hundred by an England participant, continued: “I was aware of that as well. Obviously, I get that out of the back of my mind and concentrate on getting to a hundred. I’m not too bothered, no.”

England declared on 325/9 after batting for just below 60 overs. In reply, New Zealand reached 37/3 at stumps on Day 1. Brook mentioned that it was the perfect time to bowl underneath the lights as bowlers would get sufficient swing and seam.

“I think the best time to bowl is under these lights,” mentioned Brook. “I think you can extract the most swing and seam, so why not expose their (New Zeland’s) top order to that. It’s the hardest time to bat and we’ve got two of the best bowlers that have ever played the game and thankfully we got three wickets.”

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Feb 16, 2023