WWE Star's Beer Bash Sparks OUTRAGE! What Did He Do?!

Joe Root is hoping everyone takes Harry Brook's, shall we say, "unconventional" celebration in the right spirit. After Brook hammered a match-winning century against Sri Lanka, he decided to channel his inner "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, mimicking the WWE legend's iconic beer-smashing routine. Now, it's generating some buzz, and Root's stepping up to bat for his teammate.

WWE Star's Beer Bash Sparks OUTRAGE! What Did He D...

Let's be honest, Brook's been under a bit of a microscope lately. Remember that late-night drinking incident in New Zealand? The one where he got hit by a bouncer the very next day and nearly lost the captaincy? Yeah, that. A hefty £30,000 fine and a final warning were handed down. So, naturally, a wrestling-inspired beer celebration raises eyebrows.

Brook himself confirmed post-match that the gesture was both a tribute to Austin and, more importantly, an attempt to rebuild trust with his teammates. It's a bold move, and whether it lands perfectly is another question. But you’ve got to admire the moxie, right? Root, who was right there at the crease with Brook, seems to think it’s all in good fun.

"I think that's his way of doing that really," Root said. "He's trying to show he wants that approval from the group, through humour. That's another area of why he's going to be a great leader, because he has that side to him as well. He's showed his calmness and his clarity under pressure, and he's also showed humour as well in doing that. Hopefully it's received in the right way because there's definitely no malice behind it, or anything other than trying to have a bit of a joke with his team-mates." Root’s essentially saying: chill out, folks, it's just a bit of fun.

And it's not just about damage control. Root was genuinely impressed with Brook’s performance. "I think he's been excellent in every aspect. He's grown throughout the three games and he didn't panic tonight when they got off to an absolute flyer," he said. He continued, "I think he's gone a long way to earning that trust back, he certainly has in the dressing room."

Ultimately, this whole thing is a reminder that sports aren't just about on-field performance. It's about personalities, camaraderie, and sometimes, even ill-advised WWE celebrations. Whether Brook’s beer smash was a genius move or a total face-plant remains to be seen, but it certainly got everyone talking. For his sake, hopefully the team – and the fans – are raising a glass, not shaking their heads.