Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as future Test captain for England
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Brendon McCullum, the white-ball coach for England, expressed his support for Harry Brook as a future Test captain. Brook, age 27, currently leads England’s white-ball teams and was Test vice-captain but was passed over for the captaincy following Ben Stokes' retirement, with Joe Root returning to lead the Test side. McCullum commended Root's leadership qualities while indicating that Brook's time would come. The first Test against Pakistan starts on August 19, marking Root's return to captaincy. England's squad for the Test includes Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence, who have been recalled to the team. McCullum also endorsed Stephen Fleming as his successor as Test coach, although Fleming will not be overseeing the upcoming Pakistan series, with Marcus Trescothick filling that role.
- •Harry Brook is currently England’s white-ball captain.
- •Joe Root returns as Test captain ahead of the Pakistan series.
- •Brook previously led England to a 2-1 ODI series win over India.
- •Marcus Trescothick will coach England against Pakistan before Fleming takes over.
- •England's first Test starts on August 19, with Pope and Lawrence recalled.
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — 'He's like me, but better': Brendon McCullum's verdict on England's new Test coach Stephen Fleming
- 9:48 AMYahoo Sports — Brendon McCullum backs Joe Root, vows to 'develop' Harry Brook into England's next Test captain
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Brook's time will come as Test captain - McCullum
- 7:02 PMBBC Sport — Brook's time will come as Test captain - McCullum
"Brendon McCullum endorses Joe Root's reinstatement as the England Test captain, emphasizing that Harry Brook's chance to lead will come naturally in time. McCullum mentioned that England remains committed to nurturing Brook's leadership abilities. Additionally, Stephen Fleming has taken over as the head coach for the red-ball team and is regarded as an exceptional choice to follow McCullum's lead.
"Brendon McCullum endorses the decision to reappoint Joe Root as England's Test captain, expressing confidence in his leadership. He also hints that Harry Brook is destined to take on the captaincy role in the future. Meanwhile, Stephen Fleming has been named the new Test coach, expected to excel in guiding the squad, with Marcus Trescothick stepping in as interim coach until Fleming takes over.
"England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as a future captain but says Joe Root will do an "amazing job" in his second stint.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 7:19 PM'He's like me, but better': Brendon McCullum's verdict on England's new Test coach Stephen Fleming
Brendon McCullum endorses Joe Root's reinstatement as the England Test captain, emphasizing that Harry Brook's chance to lead will come naturally in time. McCullum mentioned that England remains committed to nurturing Brook's leadership abilities. Additionally, Stephen Fleming has taken over as the head coach for the red-ball team and is regarded as an exceptional choice to follow McCullum's lead.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:48 AMBrendon McCullum backs Joe Root, vows to 'develop' Harry Brook into England's next Test captain
Brendon McCullum endorses the decision to reappoint Joe Root as England's Test captain, expressing confidence in his leadership. He also hints that Harry Brook is destined to take on the captaincy role in the future. Meanwhile, Stephen Fleming has been named the new Test coach, expected to excel in guiding the squad, with Marcus Trescothick stepping in as interim coach until Fleming takes over.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:02 PMBrook's time will come as Test captain - McCullum
England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as a future captain but says Joe Root will do an "amazing job" in his second stint.
- BBC SportAug 6, 2026, 7:02 PMBrook's time will come as Test captain - McCullum
England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as a future captain but says Joe Root will do an "amazing job" in his second stint.
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