Harry Brook expresses regret after dismissal triggers England collapse

    Harry Brook has expressed regret at the manner of his dismissal that triggered an England collapse that led to a six-run defeat against India in the fifth and final Test at the Oval.

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    Chasing a target of 376, England were cruising at 301-3 with Brook looking in imperious form on 111 off 95 balls but the batter charged down the pitch and miscued a big shot before being caught at mid-off.

    The home side then lost there seven wickets for just 66 runs and as India rallied to an epic victory that saw the visitors draw the series 2-2.

    "My thought process was just to try and hit as many runs as quick as possible," Brook said at the post-match presentation.

    "Like I said, the game's done if we need 40 runs with me and Rooty in there; if I get out there [with 40 to win], the game's still done. Obviously, it didn't work.

    "Hindsight is a beautiful thing, and obviously, I wish now that I didn't play that shot and get out."

    He told the BBC's Test Match Special: "At the time, I was obviously very confident. If I'd have got a quick 30 off the next two overs, then the game is done.

    "That was my thought process. I always try and take the game on and put them under immense pressure… I wish I was there at the end, but you can't write them things."