Brook candidly praised India\u2019s performance in the opening game, admitting the hosts executed their plans exceptionally well. \u201cIndia is a very good side, so we knew what they were gonna hit us with, and yeah, they played an exceptional game,\u201d Brook said during a pre-match press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the setback, Brook remains optimistic and stressed that England\u2019s philosophy under head coach Brendon McCullum, who is serving his first series as thenew white remains unchanged. \u201cWe just need to keep pushing, the same messaging Baz has been saying throughout. We need to look to put pressure on their bowlers and try to take wickets throughout their innings. You've always got to go a little bit above and beyond to exceed.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brook was full of praise for captain Jos Buttler, who led England\u2019s resistance with a valiant 68 in the first T20I. \u201cHe is obviously very experienced in India. He's done exceptionally well in the IPL and whenever he's played for England here,\u201d Brook said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo, it\u2019s really nice to watch him go out there and go about his business. It was a pleasure to watch him from the other end for a little bit.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brook admitted the first match didn\u2019t go as planned but reiterated his determination to step up for the team. \u201cIt was not an ideal start. But it was just one game. My aim is to contribute to wins. The only thing I really think about is trying to be a match-winner, and if I win one or two games out of this series here, I'll be very happy with it,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo, it\u2019s really nice to watch him go out there and go about his business. It was a pleasure to watch him from the other end for a little bit.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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