Former England coach Brendon McCullum says Harry Brook is likely to lead England as Test captain in the future, even though he has not been appointed to the role now. McCullum’s comments come after England selected Joe Root for a second stint as Test captain following Ben Stokes’ retirement from international cricket. McCullum backs Brook as a long-term option, suggesting Brook’s time to take charge will come later rather than immediately.
At the same time, McCullum also expresses confidence in Root’s leadership, saying Root will do an “amazing job” during his new period as captain. The remarks frame the current captaincy decision as part of a progression of leadership within England’s Test setup, with Brook seen as a future candidate while Root leads in the near term.
