ENG vs IND 2025: 'I probably think he should...' - Harry Brook rejects Gautam Gambhir's decision to name him POTS

The recent five-match Test series between England and India was full of excitement, with antics in every game. After losing at Lord's and Nottingham and trailing 1-2, India drew in Manchester and won the final game decisively at The Oval by six runs. In a fierce competition for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the series ended in a draw at 2-2. England’s Harry Brook and India’s Shubman Gill were named joint Players of the Series, though Brook graciously declined the honour, believing someone else was more deserving of the recognition.

Despite amassing 481 runs at an impressive average of 53.44, including two centuries and a score of 99, Harry Brook felt Joe Root was the standout performer for England. Brook played a key role in the final Test at The Oval, scoring a valiant 111 in the fourth innings, nearly taking England to a historic chase. Still, he publicly stated that Root's consistent brilliance throughout the series, particularly his three centuries and overall impact, made him the rightful recipient of the Player of the Series award.

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Joe Root emerged as England’s top run-scorer with 537 runs at an average of 67, including a memorable century at The Oval. That final ton was particularly emotional as Root donned a special headband to pay homage to his former mentor Graham Thorpe. His partnership with Brook for 195 runs in the final innings almost won England the game. Ultimately, Root's dismissal triggered a sensational collapse, with India taking seven wickets, costing only 66 runs to clinch the win in exciting style and level the series. 

"I didn't score as many runs as Rooty (Joe Root), so I probably think he should be Man of the Series or Man of the Summer. He has been for many years," Brook told in an interview with BBC.

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