No Malice in Brook’s WWE-Style Celebration, Says Joe Root Amid England’s Sri Lanka Series Victory
England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook drew both attention and questions for his exuberant “Stone Cold” WWE-inspired celebration after smashing a blistering century against Sri Lanka in the third and deciding ODI but teammate Joe Root was quick to clarify that there was no malice behind the gesture.
Brook’s remarkable innings, an unbeaten 136 off just 66 balls, including nine sixes and 11 fours was pivotal in England’s 53-run victory that secured a 2-1 series win in Colombo. The Yorkshire batter reached his century in only 57 deliveries and followed it up by removing his gloves and mimicking the iconic “beer smash” celebration made famous by WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin.
However, amidst the applause for his destructive batting, some observers questioned the appropriateness of such a flamboyant celebration, especially given Brook’s recent off-field controversy. The 26-year-old had earlier apologised and was fined after an altercation with a nightclub bouncer on England’s tour of New Zealand last year, an incident that sparked scrutiny over his conduct and leadership.
Brook’s remarkable innings, an unbeaten 136 off just 66 balls, including nine sixes and 11 fours was pivotal in England’s 53-run victory that secured a 2-1 series win in Colombo. The Yorkshire batter reached his century in only 57 deliveries and followed it up by removing his gloves and mimicking the iconic “beer smash” celebration made famous by WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin.
However, amidst the applause for his destructive batting, some observers questioned the appropriateness of such a flamboyant celebration, especially given Brook’s recent off-field controversy. The 26-year-old had earlier apologised and was fined after an altercation with a nightclub bouncer on England’s tour of New Zealand last year, an incident that sparked scrutiny over his conduct and leadership.
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