England's World Cup fate was defined by two catches, writes RICHARD GIBSON - as fumbling Harry Brook sees place in final slip through his fingers in Mumbai
A tale of two catches decided England’s Twenty20 World Cup fate: one a dropped dolly, the other a worldie. Elimination to India at the semi-final stage for the second tournament in a row hinged on a howler by Brook that reprieved India’s man-of-the-moment Sanju Samson. A player whose swashbuckling batting eliminated West Indies in Sunday’s shoot-out cashed in again after being missed when on 15 by Brook at mid-on. ‘Catches win matches don’t they, and it just didn’t stay in the hands,’ said Brook. He also went the journey in England’s record 150-run defeat here 13 months ago.
Source: Daily Mail March 05, 2026 18:46 UTC
