SL vs ENG 2026: Harry Brook mimics Stone Cold Steve Austin celebration after reaching his century

England captain Harry Brook celebrated in a unique fashion after smashing a century against Sri Lanka in the third ODI on January 27 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. England posted a massive total of 357/3 in their 50 overs, with Brook leading the charge by scoring an unbeaten 136 off just 66 deliveries.

After reaching his hundred, Brook entertained the crowd with a distinctive celebration. He removed both his gloves, raised them aloft, and then punched his fists together, mimicking the iconic gesture of WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin, who famously performed a similar move with beer bottles during his ring entrances.

This knock marked Brook’s third ODI century and further underlined his rapid rise in international cricket. At a time when world cricket is filled with young talent, Brook’s performance highlighted just how far ahead he is of many of his contemporaries.

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Speaking about the match, England’s innings was anchored by Joe Root and Harry Brook. Brook smashed 11 fours and nine sixes during his blistering knock, while Root also played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 111 off 108 balls, which included nine fours and one six. Jacob Bethell contributed with a steady 65 off 72 balls. For Sri Lanka, three bowlers managed to pick up one wicket each.

The third ODI is the series decider, with the contest finely poised after both teams won one game each. Sri Lanka claimed the first ODI by 19 runs, thanks to Kusal Mendis’ brilliant 93 and Dunith Wellalage’s economical spell of 2/41 in 10 overs. England bounced back strongly in the second ODI, securing a five-wicket win as Joe Root’s composed 75 guided the visitors in a successful chase of 220.

Following the ODI series, the two teams will face each other in a three-match T20I series. The T20I leg will begin on January 30, with the second match scheduled for February 1 and the final game to be played on February 3.