England endured a difficult start to the tournament by dropping their first three fixtures before finishing with a 55-run win against Sri Lanka in Lahore. Defending a massive total of 387, England bowled out the opposition for 331 to provide a positive finish to the tour. Head coach McCullum praised the captain's sharp cricket brain and dressing-room respect, viewing the campaign as valuable tactical preparation for November's white-ball series in Australia.
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Brendon McCullum reaffirmed complete faith in Harry Brook's leadership following the diff…: Brendon McCullum reaffirmed complete faith in Harry Brook's leadership following the difficult tri-series campaign in Pakistan.
England's upcoming white-ball tour of Australia in November will continue their long-term…: England's upcoming white-ball tour of Australia in November will continue their long-term preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
The touring party expects Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer to return to action while Jos Bu…: The touring party expects Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer to return to action while Jos Buttler rehabilitates from hamstring surgery.
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England head coach
Brendon McCullum has backed
Harry Brook's leadership despite the team's failure to reach the final of the ODI tri-series in Pakistan. McCullum said the young captain had gained valuable experience from a difficult assignment.
England lost their first three matches of the tournament before ending their campaign with a 55-run win over Sri Lanka in Lahore on Thursday. Brook's team looked set for another defeat after Pavan Rathnayake scored a century for Sri Lanka, but England fought back to bowl out their opponents for 331 while defending a target of 387.
"He (Brook) will have learned a lot from getting thrust into a situation like this where the game is travelling at breakneck speed, and you're having to make decisions which can win or lose a game," McCullum told Sky Sports, as quoted by Reuters.
The 45-year-old praised Brook's understanding of the game and his ability to lead the team, adding that the batter had earned the respect of his teammates.
"He's one of the best tactical captains I've ever come across," McCullum said.
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