NEW DELHI: England’s top-order batter Harry Brook believes that his team needs to apply constant pressure on India to bounce back from their seven-wicket loss in Kolkata and level the five-match T20I series.
The visitors are trailing 1-0 after India’s convincing victory at the Eden Gardens.
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“We’re pretty chilled. India is a very good side, so, we knew what they were gonna hit us with and yeah, they played an exceptional game,” Brook said on the eve of the second T20I here.
“We just need to keep pushing, the same messaging Baz (Brendon McCullum) has been saying throughout. We need to look to put pressure on their bowlers, and try to take wickets throughout their innings. You’ve always got a go a little bit above and beyond to exceed,” he added.
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The young batter hopes to take inspiration from skipper Jos Buttler’s impressive knock of 68 off 44 balls in the first T20I. Brook praised Buttler’s experience and exceptional performance in India, both for England and in the IPL.
“Yeah, he is obviously very experienced in India. He’s done exceptionally well in the IPL and whenever he’s played for England here. So, it’s really nice to watch him go out there and go about his business. It was a pleasure to watch him from the other end for a little bit.”
Looking ahead to the second T20I at the Chepauk stadium, Brook aims to contribute significantly towards a potential England victory.
Despite the loss in the first game, he remains focused on being a match-winner for his team.
“It was not an ideal start. But it was just one game. It would be (his aim) is to contribute to wins. The only thing I really think about is trying to be a match-winner and if I win one or two games out of this series here, I’ll be very happy with it,” he noted.
