Ben Stokes responded to critics of Harry Brook after Brook scored an unbeaten 114, calling the criticism a harsh KP claim. The innings was Brook's first hundred in 18 international innings across all formats. It was his first hundred since England's World Cup win over Pakistan in February.
Why it matters
Stokes' defence highlights his backing of teammates and his view on how criticism is handled.
Key facts
- Ben Stokes fired back at detractors of Harry Brook after Brook's 114* innings.
- He described the criticism as a harsh KP claim.
- Harry Brook's 114* was his first hundred in 18 international innings in all formats.
- The hundred came after England's World Cup win against Pakistan in February.
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