England captain Harry Brook is determined to move past a challenging period as he prepares to lead the team at the T20 World Cup. Following an incident where he was involved in an off-field altercation, he admitted to lying to protect teammates. He now aims to embrace the added responsibility that comes with leadership and focus on his performance on the field.

England has announced its XI for the T20 World Cup opener against Nepal, with Phil Salt recovered from injury to open alongside Jos Buttler. Tom Banton has been selected over Ben Duckett, while Luke Wood gets the nod over Jamie Overton. This selection emphasizes England’s strategic approach, potentially including a variety of spin options as the tournament progresses.

Brook acknowledged the difficult time he faced, describing it as “horrendous.” He recognizes the need for greater accountability and wants to focus on his cricketing career. His goal is to perform well in the tournament. Watch the T20 World Cup live on Sky Sports, with England’s first match against Nepal on Sunday.