Headingley redemption at Edgbaston: Harry Brook scores 9th Test hundred
The knock, however, played a big role in England's win in the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the series. Brook came into bat on Day 2 after India had posted a mammoth total of 587 and England were reeling at 25 for three. The 26-year-old came in and played a counter-attacking knock towards the end of Day 2 and remained unbeaten on 30. Day 3 meant some added responsibility for Brook as England lost both Joe Root and Ben Stokes off consecutive deliveries and India were on top as the hosts were reduced to 84 for five. From there, Brook and Jamie Smith rebuilt the innings and went on the counter. Brook was relatively quiet compared to Smith, who scored the joint third-fastest hundred by an England batter. But Brook also played some delightful shots to keep in touch with his partner. He did have two lucky moments as the England batter edged one that just went away from the grasp of Shubman Gill and almost chopped one on to the stumps off the same over. However, he was able to guide the ball to the boundary soon after the lunch break to get to his maiden hundred against India and put England in a strong position. - EndsTune InMust Watch
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