# Nasser Hussain Urges Harry Brook to Mature After Captaincy Snub

- Topic: cricket
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-31
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13568743/harry-brook-nasser-hussain-urges-england-white-ball-captain-to-mature-as-rob-key-confirms-captaincy-snub-unrelated-to-workload
- Language: en
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Former England captain Nasser Hussain has expressed disappointment over Harry Brook's snub for the Test captaincy, citing the need for Brook to mature and take responsibility.

## Key takeaways

- Harry Brook was overlooked for the Test captaincy in favor of Joe Root.
- Nasser Hussain believes Brook has the potential to be a good captain but needs to mature.
- Brook's white-ball workload was not a factor in the decision, according to England managing director Rob Key.

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