ENG vs. IND ODIs | We are in the results business and have to win games, says Brook
England cricket captain Harry Brook discussed the team's focus on results following the departure of Test coach Brendon McCullum. Meanwhile, Indian cricketer Washington Sundar credited his recent performance to the guidance of coach Gautam Gambhir.
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England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook can be considered the best embodiment of Brendon McCullum’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach. The Kiwi’s sacking as England’s Test coach has visibly shaken Brook.
“He has played a massive part in my career,” Brook said after the six-wicket defeat to India in the first ODI in Birmingham.
“I have only ever played under him, and he has been awesome for me. The things he did for the Test side when he first came in, and in the last few years, have been phenomenal.”
By McCullum’s own admission, results weren’t good enough, with England having lost seven of its past nine Tests. Brook said it was understandable why McCullum — who is continuing as the ODI and T20I coach — said that he had let the team down.
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