"I think you can work it out if you've ever watched wrestling, said Joe Root, who hit his 20th ODI century to set up England's innings, with Brook joining him in the 32nd over. I think that's his way of doing that, trying to show that he wants that approval from the group. It's through humour. That's another area of why he's going to be a great leader because he has that side to him as well."
"They got off to an absolute flyer in that second innings and he was very calm and knew what he wanted to do, the 35-year-old said. A team's throwing a few punches at you and to be able to stay calm, keep in control of everything was another example of why I think he's going to be an excellent captain."
Harry Brook scored an unbeaten 136, inspired by Stone Cold Steve Austin's beer-can celebration, after removing his gloves and mimicking the wrestler. Brook's century helped England secure a one-day international series victory over Sri Lanka. Joe Root also scored an ODI century and formed an unbeaten 191-run partnership with Brook. Root praised Brook's calmness, clarity under pressure, humour, and leadership potential. Brook and Root worked on unconventional angles and sweeps in the nets and translated those tactics into the match. Sri Lanka began a rapid chase, but Brook's captaincy kept England in control.
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