Harry Brook could not escape from 99 from the unwanted list, in which there was only one English batsman.
Harry Brook Unwanted Record: England star batsman Harry Brook batted brilliantly in the headingley Test against India, but he remained one step away from the century. Despite getting a life twice, he was dismissed for 99 and joined an unwanted list. Till now only one English batsman was named in this list.
Only second English batsman to be dismissed against India at 99
Brooke has now become only the second batsman for England to be dismissed at 99 in Tests against India. Prior to that, this unwanted act was done by Marcus Trescothic in Ahmedabad Test in 2001. To be dismissed at 99 is always regrettable, and Brooke’s innings also joined this list.
Only third batsman to be dismissed at 99 in Headingley
Talking about history, Brooke is only the third batsman to be dismissed at 99 at Handingley Stadium in Test cricket. Earlier in 1987, Salim Malik of Pakistan and Michael Etharton of England in 1994 were dismissed on this score. That is, this ground has proved to be infamous for this score.
Got two lives, yet could not score a century
Brooke’s luck also supported him, but he could not take advantage of him. On the first day, Jaspreet was caught out by Mohammad Siraj on the ball of Bumrah, but the ball came out no ball. Then on the third day, Rishabh Pant left an easy catch of him off Jadeja’s ball. Even after these two lives, Brooke could not score a century and went on 99.
Brooke held England’s batting during the innings. He shared 51 runs with Ben Stokes, 73 with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith and 49 runs with Chris Woakes. But when it seemed that he would complete his century, then the famous Krishna made him walk.
