Harry Brook etched his name into the record books for an unusual and unwanted feat during the ongoing 1st Test between England and India at Headingley. The English batter became the first player in Test history to be dismissed for 99 in the first innings and follow it up with a golden duck in the second.
Brook had played a sensational knock in the first innings, falling agonisingly short of a century at 99. But in a dramatic turn of events on Day 5, he was dismissed on the very first ball he faced in the second innings. Trying to tickle a delivery from Shardul Thakur down the leg side, Brook ended up edging it to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, handing India a crucial breakthrough.
This rare combination — a 99 followed by a golden duck — highlights the fine margins of Test cricket. From nearly being a centurion to registering a pair of contrasting dismissals, Brook’s outing in the match reflects the highs and lows that the format can offer in just a matter of days. His dismissal has reignited India’s hopes, especially after Duckett’s departure, as England chase 102 more runs with six wickets in hand.
