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Rob Key explains why it was ‘too soon’ for Harry Brook to become England Test captain

Harry Brook was overlooked for the Test captaincy - (PA)

Rob Key, the ECB’s managing director of men’s cricket, believes it was “too soon” to install Harry Brook as England Test captain after overlooking the Yorkshireman in favour of Joe Root.

Root’s return as full-time skipper was confirmed on Thursday alongside the appointment of Stephen Fleming as England’s new head coach following the retirement of Ben Stokes and departure of Brendon McCullum.

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