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Harry Brook reveals typical Ben Stokes message that inspired record 27-run over

Harry Brook has explained how boundary-pushing England skipper Ben Stokes inspired him to break more Test records against Pakistan.

Brook turned his overnight maiden century into a magical 153 off just 116 deliveries in a wonderful batting exhibition on a flat Rawalpindi pitch as England were finally bowled out for a mammoth 657.

Stokes' side were then given a clear reminder, if they needed one, that taking 20 wickets on this surface will prove an uphill task as Pakistan fought back to close on 181-0. But Brook - batting in just his second Test innings - stole the limelight with a blistering boundary barrage on Friday morning.

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