Colombo, Jan. 28 -- England great Joe Root has come out strongly in support of white-ball captain Harry Brook after the latter's animated "Beer Smash" celebration following his century in the third ODI against Sri Lanka drew widespread attention and debate, reported Fox Cricket.

Brook, who smashed an unbeaten 136 off just 66 balls at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, celebrated his third ODI hundred by knocking his gloves together and mimicking pouring a drink over himself -- a gesture many linked to wrestling star Stone Cold Steve Austin's iconic move. The celebration also sparked speculation it was a response to recent scrutiny around England's dressing-room culture.

Root, however, insisted there was nothing controversial about it a...