Iceland Cricket has taken another sarcastic dig at social media, this time aimed at England batsman Harry Brook, amid speculation that he could become the team’s next Test captain. Responding to reports linking Brook to the role following Ben Stokes’ retirement, the account mocked his disciplinary record.
Brook will captain England in the first T20 match of the five-match series against India. On Wednesday, July 1 at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is currently considering its next permanent Test captain following Stokes’ retirement from international cricket.
Nightclubs, Beaches and Police Stations – Iceland Cricket
Iceland Cricket trolled Harry Brook on Ax after reports said the young batsman is a leading candidate to become England’s next Test captain. The post quickly went viral, with fans reacting to the popular social media account’s latest joke.
Brook was reportedly involved in an off-field incident outside a Wellington nightclub in late 2025. The incident happened hours before England’s third ODI against New Zealand.
“Harry Brook is ready to lead England in all three formats. It’s the nightclub, the beach and the police station,” Iceland Cricket tweeted on Tuesday night.
Harry Brook is set to lead England in all three formats. These are night clubs, beaches and police stations. https://t.co/P9tUHchZrJ
– Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) June 30, 2026
It would be a great honor – Harry Brook on England Test captaincy
Harry Brook said he would be proud to captain England if he was offered the Test captaincy. The 26-year-old also revealed that outgoing captain Ben Stokes gave him full support as a potential successor.
Brook said that leading England in Test cricket would be the biggest honor of his career. He described Test cricket as the highest level of the game and said that becoming England’s Test captain had been a dream since childhood.
Harry Brooke said, “It’s not up to me, but if I was offered it, I would be happy to take it. I don’t know yet, but it would be a great honor to do so.”
“It will be a privilege to captain England at the highest format and pinnacle of our game. Playing Tests is the greatest thing I’ve ever done in my life and it’s a dream, something I’ve always wanted to do since I can speak.”
We will not rush into decisions – Brendon McCullum on England’s next Test captain
Brendon McCullum said the selectors will take their time before naming Ben Stokes’ successor. England are not scheduled to play another Test against Pakistan at Headingley until mid-August, giving the ECB ample time to make a decision. Joe Root, Jacob Bethel, Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope are also contenders.
England’s recent Test series defeat to New Zealand has made the captaincy decision even more important. The ECB is also considering whether to have separate captains for Test and white-ball cricket to reduce the workload on players and create long-term stability.
Brook has shown his commitment to England by putting international cricket ahead of franchise leagues. He left the Pakistan Super League and accepted a two-year IPL ban after opting out of his Delhi Capitals contract. He also wants to continue improving under Brendon McCullum’s aggressive cricket style.
