England's rising star Harry Brook has made it clear that there's zero room for Ashes distraction in the dressing room as the team prepares for their crucial series against New Zealand.
The talented batsman revealed that despite the looming Ashes series in 2025-26, the England camp is maintaining tunnel vision on the immediate challenge ahead. "We're not talking about the Ashes at all," Brook stated emphatically.
New Zealand First, Everything Else Later
Brook emphasised that the team's entire focus is locked on the three-match series against the Black Caps, with captain Ben Stokes ensuring nobody's looking beyond the task at hand. "Stokesy has made it clear we concentrate on what's in front of us," Brook explained.
The Yorkshire batsman, who's become a mainstay in England's middle order, acknowledged the natural excitement surrounding future Ashes contests but stressed: "We've got a big series against New Zealand first and that's all we're focusing on."
Building Momentum for Bigger Challenges
While dismissing premature Ashes talk, Brook did acknowledge the importance of building momentum through consistent performances. The New Zealand series represents a critical stepping stone for an England team looking to establish dominance in Test cricket.
"Every series is important for us to keep improving and building as a team," Brook noted, highlighting the professional approach within the squad under Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum's leadership.
The message from the England camp is unequivocal: one series at a time. With the first Test against New Zealand fast approaching, Brook and his teammates are determined to let their cricket do the talking before any future blockbuster series enter the conversation.
