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Harry Brook Leads England to Six Straight White-Ball Wins

England coach Brendon McCullum attributes the turnaround to Brook’s calm leadership under a clear team blueprint.

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McCullum said Brook, right, and Stokes lead their sides in slightly different ways

Overview

  • Brook’s captaincy began with six straight wins, including 3-0 series sweeps in both ODIs and T20s against the West Indies.
  • McCullum said he let Brook find his own style and praised his simple, composed approach as a strong foundation for the side.
  • Jos Buttler returned to form as player of the series in the T20s and bolstered the team with his batting, wicket-keeping and on-field advice.
  • Jamie Smith impressed in his new role as opener, posting strike rates of 180 in ODIs and 200 in T20s alongside Ben Duckett.
  • England will not play another white-ball series until September, when they host South Africa and Ireland before touring New Zealand.