Brendon McCullum praises Harry Brook's leadership as England claim top spot in T20 cricket
England's white-ball coach Brendon McCullum commended captain Harry Brook after England's eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka sealed a 3-0 T20 series sweep, propelling England to the number one position in T20 rankings. Brook, awarded player of the series, has won 23 of his 26 completed matches as captain and is praised for his leadership growth and adaptability in T20 cricket. McCullum highlighted the improved consistency and team depth over the past 18 months. New Test coach Stephen Fleming, a close friend of McCullum, also supports the team, ensuring coordination across formats. England is set to begin a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka soon, with promising players like Sonny Baker and plans in place to continue strong performances.