England’s former cricketer Rob Key says appointing Harry Brook as Test captain was “too soon,” explaining why the role went to Joe Root instead. Key points to the decision-making context after Ben Stokes stepped aside and Brook had served as vice-captain. According to the reports, Brook was viewed within the leadership group but was ultimately not selected for the captaincy when England chose their next permanent Test captain. The accounts state that Joe Root is appointed ahead of Brook, with Key offering his view that Brook needed more time before taking on the full captaincy responsibilities. Both outlets describe Brook’s position in the setup, including his vice-captaincy under Stokes, and then focus on Key’s reasoning for the selection outcome. The coverage is framed as an explanation of the timing and readiness behind the captaincy choice, rather than new on-field developments. The reports agree on the core points: Key’s “too soon” assessment and the fact that Root is appointed instead of Brook.