The ongoing Ashes series has been nothing short of a nightmare for England. Down 3-0 and with the urn already retained by Australia, the English side arrived at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the 4th Test desperate to salvage some pride. For a brief moment, it looked like things might finally go their way. Australia was bundled out for a mere 152 in their first innings, giving England a golden opportunity to take control. But in typical fashion for this tour, England’s batting lineup failed to seize the moment. Rather than capitalising on the hosts' low score, they crumbled easily under pressure, losing wickets in clusters. Yet, amidst the chaos and the falling wickets, one man stood firm: Harry Brook.
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While his teammates struggled to find their footing, Brook offered a rare display of stability. But he didn't just steady the ship; he etched his name into the history books. During his knock, Brook crossed the 3,000 Test run mark, and he did it faster than anyone else in the history of the game in terms of balls faced.
His rapid scoring ability has allowed him to surpass some of the most destructive players to ever play the game. Here is the standing for the fastest players to reach 3,000 Test runs by balls faced:
3468 - Harry Brook*
3610 - Adam Gilchrist
4047 - David Warner
4095 - Rishabh Pant
4129 - Virender Sehwag
To beat a legend like Adam Gilchrist by nearly 150 balls is no small feat. It highlights just how special a talent Brook is. In a series where England has often looked lost, Harry Brook remains a shining example of intent and quality, proving he belongs among the elite.
