England Rise to No. 1 in T20 Rankings After Sri Lanka Sweep
The Guardian
The short version
- England beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to complete a T20 series whitewash
- The result took England to No. 1 in the world T20 rankings
- Harry Brook was named player of the T20 series and has won 23 of 26 completed games as captain
- McCullum said Brook has grown as a captain and as a person
- England begin an ODI series against Sri Lanka this week
Brendon McCullum praised Harry Brook's leadership after England completed a T20 series whitewash and claimed the top spot in the world rankings.
England's white-ball coach, Brendon McCullum, praised captain Harry Brook after an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday sealed a T20 series whitewash.
The victory moved England to the top of the world T20 rankings. Brook was named player of the T20 series against Sri Lanka.
McCullum said Brook has grown as a captain and as a person during his time in charge. Under his leadership, England have won 23 of their 26 completed matches.
England now turn their attention to a one-day international series against Sri Lanka beginning this week.
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