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After Jos Buttler's Decision To Step Down, Nasser Hussain Backs Young Star As New England Captain

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has thrown his support behind Harry Brook to take over as England's next white-ball captain, urging the team to make the transition “as soon as possible.” Hussain's comments come in the wake of Jos Buttler stepping down from the role following England's disappointing group-stage exit in the ICC Champions Trophy. Buttler, who succeeded Eoin Morgan in 2022, endured a tough stint as skipper, losing 22 of his 34 ODIs as permanent captain. England's struggle in white-ball cricket have been evident, with their early exit in the Champions Trophy following a group-stage elimination in the 2023 ODI World Cup and an unconvincing semi-final run in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

Brook, a rising star in England's batting lineup, is viewed as the natural successor. Hussain believes that if England sees him as the future captain, they should hand him the responsibility immediately rather than delaying the decision.

“Harry Brook is the obvious candidate to take over. He did it at the end of the summer against Australia,” Hussain told Sky Sports. “With the amount of important cricket coming up for England, you have to ask whether you want to put that pressure on a young man who has an India series at home, an Ashes away, and then a T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Or do you go with a stopgap option like James Vince, Sam Billings, or Lewis Gregory—experienced domestic and franchise captains?”

Despite concerns about the workload, Hussain remains firm that England should look forward rather than opting for a short-term solution.

“I think England don't look back; they look forward. If they think Brook is the next captain, they should go to him as soon as possible so he can start learning. But obviously,

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