Nasser Hussain has called for England white-ball captain Harry Brook to mature, following his snub for the Test captaincy. Rob Key, England cricket chief, confirmed the decision was not linked to Brook's workload. Brook, who has captained England's white-ball side to success, was overlooked in favor of veteran Joe Root for his second spell as Test captain.

Hussain expressed disappointment, viewing it as a "missed opportunity" for Brook, citing "off-field antics and that immaturity" as reasons. He believes a "very good captain" is within Brook but needs the "mature Harry Brook to come out." Key, however, stated the decision was about the "right time" for Brook, not workload concerns, and that Root was the "right man" for the job. Key also expressed confidence in Root's return, believing he can captain without the distractions of his previous tenure.

Key emphasized that Brook's time will come and praised his success with the white-ball teams. He is optimistic about England's prospects across all three formats under new head coach Stephen Fleming. The article also details the upcoming England vs. Pakistan Test series schedule, with all matches live on Sky Sports.