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McCullum: Brook's captaincy blossomed away from Tests
22 Oct
Summary
- McCullum feels his relationship with captain Harry Brook has flourished.
- Brook has led the T20 side to the top global ranking.
- McCullum reflects proudly on his 'eventful' Test coaching tenure.
England's white-ball coach, Brendon McCullum, has highlighted the positive impact of stepping away from Test cricket on his working relationship with white-ball captain Harry Brook. McCullum stated their captain-coach dynamic has "blossomed" over the past 18 months.
Brook assumed the T20 and ODI captaincy in April 2025. Under his guidance, the T20 side now holds the top global ranking. While the ODI team experienced an opening loss, McCullum believes they are progressing.
McCullum described his Test coaching tenure as "eventful," a period that saw both highs and lows, including team successes and player incidents. He expressed pride in his achievements during his time coaching the Test side from 2022.
Reflecting on the team's approach, McCullum emphasized focusing on "the process" to manage pressure and allow player talent to emerge, aiming for World Cup preparation. England is currently participating in a tri-series, with their next match against Sri Lanka scheduled for Thursday.
