Brook Place In England’s Xi Squad Secured– Hussain

Harry Brook have “nailed on” his place in England’s Twenty20 World Cup XI, said former captain Nasser Hussain.

The 23-year-old has been in superb form during the opening matches of a T20 series against Pakistan, scoring 154 runs in three innings at a blistering strike-rate of 194.93.

“Going into this series, you were thinking, ‘How do we get Brook into the World Cup starting XI?’ I can’t see how you can leave him out now, I really can’t,” Hussain told Sky Sports ahead of next month’s global showpiece in Australia. For me he’s absolutely nailed on in the number-five spot for the first game in that World Cup. He’s going to be a superstar in all formats,” Hussain said.

“There’s no area where you’re safe. Batting at five is not an easy position… but every time he’s come in at five he’s been prolific,” he added.

England stand-in captain Moeen Ali, was optimistic about the youngster abilities on the pitch.

“Brooky is showing how special a player he can be. He looks an amazing player and hopefully he grows and becomes one of those top, top players,” he said.