Ton-up Brook on social media criticism: 'Glad that I could shut the Indian fans up'
But Brook proved his doubters wrong with a magnificent unbeaten 100* off 55 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens and his blistering knock helped Hyderabad seal a win over the home side.
Harry Brook was one of the most expensive buys in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and his recent form in international cricket made him a sensation. But the English right-hander was slammed on social media after three low scores in the IPL and many started to question his place in the side.
But Brook proved his doubters wrong with a magnificent unbeaten 100* off 55 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens and his blistering knock helped Hyderabad seal a win over the home side.
Brook became the first batter this year to make an IPL hundred. He was adjudged the Player of the Match.
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It was only the fifth time he opened the innings in T20s. Although he got a hundred in that position, Brook said he is happy to bat anywhere for the team.
"It was a special night. Thankfully we got over the line as well. Got a little tense in the middle. A lot of people say that opening the batting in T20 is the best time to bat. I'm happy to bat anywhere. I've had a lot of success batting at five. Made my name there," he told the broadcasters while collecting the award.
Brook admitted that he was under a bit of pressure because of increased criticism on social media and stated that he was happy to "shut those fans up".
" I was putting pressure on myself a little bit. You go on social media and people are calling you rubbish. There's a lot of Indian fans out there who'll say well done tonight. But they were slagging me off a few days ago. Glad I could shut them up to be honest."
