Geoffrey Boycott offers advice to Harry Brook ahead of Boxing Day Test match against Australia
Former England captain and legendary opener Sir Geoffrey Boycott has taken a dig at vice-captain Harry Brook for his batting style, calling him ‘a waste of talent’ and urging him not to give his wicket away as cheaply as he has done so far. Boycott said that nobody wished to see Brook curb his natural style of play, but he had been getting himself out so far rather than the bowler having earned his wicket. “What can you say to Harry Brook that will make him listen? He bats as if it is T20. The greatest run-scorer of any era was Don Bradman. He regularly scored faster than any other batsman in history. There have been occasional innings from various batsmen who scored faster in one-off innings but Bradman did it every time he played.” “Harry, nobody wants to rein you in or stop you playing your strokes because you are “box office” and you can win matches, but so far you flatter and then get yourself out. What a waste of talent! Have a …
