From Sky Sports · Matthew Wolfe · · 1m
England cricket: McCullum praises Brook's leadership growth
England's white-ball coach Brendon McCullum says his relationship with Harry Brook has 'blossomed' over 18 months.
In brief
England's white-ball coach Brendon McCullum says his relationship with Harry Brook has 'blossomed' over 18 months. Brendon McCullum believes his relationship with Harry Brook has improved significantly since 2022. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
McCullum's relationship with Brook
England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum believes leaving Test cricket has allowed his relationship with Harry Brook to flourish over the past 18 months.
“In a funny way, I think, sort of now, Harry and I, our relationship as the captain and coach over the last 18 months or so has really blossomed, and I think we work fantastically well together”
Brook's leadership role
Harry Brook has held the T20 and ODI captaincy since Jos Buttler stepped away in April 2025.
Recent ODI performance
England's ODI side is ranked top globally despite an 87-run defeat by Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
McCullum's tenure
McCullum took charge of England's Test team in 2022 and stepped away in July 2026 after Ben Stokes retired.
Bazball era challenges
England played 44 Tests between 2019-2022, winning 15 and losing 22 during McCullum's early tenure.
World Cup preparation
McCullum says England must improve as a team to reach the World Cup final in late 2027.
The headline
Brendon McCullum believes his relationship with Harry Brook has improved significantly since 2022.
