SL vs ENG: Brook channels inner Stone Cold Steve Austin after hundred in 3rd ODI
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Harry Brook decided to channel his inner Stone Cold Steve Austin as he celebrated his incredible knock against Sri Lanka by imitating the WWE legend's iconic beer smash. Brook and Root's hundreds helped England post 357 against Sri Lanka in the series decider.
England captain Harry Brook decided to channel his inner Stone Cold Steve Austin as he celebrated his hundred in the series decider against Sri Lanka by mimicking the WWE legend. Brook and Joe Root delivered commanding performances to put England in a strong position in the third and deciding ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. England finished on 357 for 3 from their 50 overs, setting Sri Lanka a steep target of 358 for victory as the series remains level at 1–1.
Brook produced a remarkable innings, scoring an unbeaten 136 off just 66 deliveries. He struck 11 fours and 9 sixes, coming to the crease in the 32nd over at 166 for 3 and accelerating the scoring rate instantly. Brook reached his fifth ODI hundred in only 57 balls, marking the seventh-fastest century by an England batter in one-day internationals. His knock dismantled the Sri Lankan bowling attack and was pivotal in pushing England to a commanding total.
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As soon as he got to his hundred, the England skipper removed his gloves and smashed them like how Austin used to do in his wrestling days. You can see the full video below:
Harry Brook celebrating with what looks like a Stone Cold Steve Austin beer smash pic.twitter.com/cIEtJWynOq— Cameron Ponsonby (@cameronponsonby) January 27, 2026
Supporting Brook was Joe Root, who compiled an unbeaten 111 from 108 balls. Root provided stability throughout the middle overs and built on his form after registering back-to-back fifties earlier in the series. This hundred marked Root’s 20th in ODI cricket and his third against Sri Lanka, underlining his reputation as a reliable performer for England in crucial matches.
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