McCullum backs Brook despite England’s tri-series exit
Sport · First reported 30 Oct, 03:55 · Updated 04:15
England missed the final of the Pakistan ODI tri-series after losing their first three matches, but finished with a 55-run win over Sri Lanka. Coach Brendon McCullum defended Harry Brook’s leadership and said he had gained experience from the assignment. England are due to tour Australia in November as preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup continue.
- England lost their opening three matches and failed to reach the final, then ended the tournament with a 55-run victory over Sri Lanka in Lahore.
- McCullum said Brook had learned from the captaincy assignment and praised his tactical judgment and standing within the dressing room.
- England’s next stated step is a white-ball tour of Australia in November; Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer are expected back, while Jos Buttler remains sidelined during recovery from hamstring surgery.
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- Tournament outcome
- England did not reach the final and won its last match by 55 runs against Sri Lanka.
- England’s first matches
- England lost its opening three matches.
- Match figures
- England defended a target of 387; Sri Lanka was bowled out for 331.
- Upcoming tour
- England’s white-ball tour of Australia is scheduled for November.
- Player availability
- Jacob Bethell and Jofra Archer are expected to return; Jos Buttler remains sidelined while recovering from hamstring surgery.
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