Brook opens up on verbal volleys throughout Lords Test

However, star England batter Harry Brook, said that his staff tried enjoying ‘within the spirit of the sport as a lot as potential’ earlier than the Indian gamers provoked them on the third night.

“Their lads went arduous at Creeps [Zak Crawley] and Ducky [Ben Duckett] on that night time when Bumrah bowled that single over. We watched that and we re-assessed and we thought it was the correct time to go (hit) again at them,” Brook mentioned on Monday.

“I believe it put them beneath a bit bit extra strain. Obviously, (they have been) chasing a low rating however on a troublesome pitch. It may need given them that little little bit of added strain. Thankfully, they ended up crumbling, and we received the sport.”

England managed to defend 192, and Brook revealed that he acquired a number of compliments for the memorable victory.

“I’ve had a variety of compliments. Everybody mentioned it was superior to observe and it regarded like there have been 11 versus two on the market after we have been fielding. It was good enjoyable; it was tiring, nevertheless it made fielding much more pleasing,” he mentioned.