McCullum hails Brook’s captaincy as England move top of T20 world rankings

• McCullum: Brook has ‘grown as captain and person’

• England begin ODI series against Sri Lanka this week

England’s white-ball coach, Brendon McCullum, was full of praise for the captain, Harry Brook, after Saturday’s eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka completed a T20 series whitewash and took the side to No 1 in the world.

Brook, player of the T20 series against Sri Lanka, has now won 23 of his 26 completed games as captain. If he is not yet considered a suitable candidate as Test leader, the cap fits nicely in the smash and grab format.

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