NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up Harry Brook for a whopping Rs 13.25 crore - nine times his base price of Rs 1.5 crore - but he continues to struggle in his debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
The 24-year-old was part of England's 2022 Twenty20 World Cup winning side and has emerged as an all-format player with four hundreds in his last five Tests, scoring almost at a run-a-ball rate.
While big things were expected of him, Brook has managed scores of only 13, 3 and 13 in three outings so far.
Promoted to open the innings against Punjab on Sunday, Brook was foxed by a slow knuckle-ball from Arshdeep Singh.
Former Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody told Cricinfo website Brook should be playing at number four.
"I wouldn't be batting Harry Brook at the top of the order because he's out of position (there)," the former Australia player said.
"Harry Brook has had an extraordinary time in the early parts of his career batting four and five in T20 cricket in all the different franchises that he's played in.
"So I'd be pursuing him in that position."
Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar expected Brook to "crack the IPL code" soon.
"Let's hope Harry Brook gets over it," Manjrekar told Star Sports channel.
"How long? I guess, two or three more matches."
While Brook struggled, Hyderabad still managed to score an eight-wicket victory, their first win of the season.
Brook's next opportunity to score runs comes will be against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday.
(With agencies inputs)
