England’s Cricket Team has opted for right-hand batter Dan Lawrence to step in for Harry Brook in the forthcoming line-up of five Test matches in India. According to a statement from the England Cricket Board (ECB), Lawrence is set to integrate with the team in a day’s time.
Harry Brook, traditionally in the middle-order, is heading back to England due to some personal issues. This means he’ll miss out on every Test match. Brook, aged 24, delivered outstanding performances during the tri-Test journey through Pakistan in the season of 2022-23. His average was above 90, proudly carrying three centuries to his name.
In response to Harry Brook’s unavailability, the ECB issued a statement saying:
“Harry Brook is set to return home with immediate effect for personal reasons from the England Men’s Test tour of India. The Brook family respectfully requests privacy during this time.”
Dan Lawrence
Dan Lawrence Added:
“In light of this, the ECB and the family kindly request the media and the public to respect their wish for privacy and refrain from intruding on their private space. The England selectors will confirm a replacement player for the tour in due course.”
Dan Lawrence
Dan Lawrence’s previous experience in India tour of 2021
In the 2020-21 season, Dan Lawrence traveled to India as part of the England team. In three Test matches, he made 149 runs, averaging 24.83. He managed to secure a single score over fifty. To date, this batsman from Surrey has accumulated 551 runs over 11 games, putting his average at 32.83.
Upcoming, Lawrence is not in the lineup for the England Lions versus India A series. He had a spot on the Melbourne Stars team during the Big Bash League (BBL). Presently, Lawrence is in the UAE, participating in the second season of IL20. He represents the Desert Vipers team.