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Caspian Rutherford
Harry Brook rejects schedule excuse after England's ODI thrashing by South Africa at Headingley
Harry Brook refused to blame England’s hectic schedule after a heavy ODI defeat to South Africa at Headingley. England were bowled out for 131 and lost by seven wickets with 175 balls to spare. Brook stuck by an aggressive approach and said team meetings are overrated, drawing fresh scrutiny of England’s ODI strategy. Mark Butcher said the side lacks the “absorption button” needed in 50-over cricket.
