Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have completely transformed England's Test team since taking charge earlier this year, masterminding nine wins in ten over New Zealand, India, South Africa and now Pakistan.
The pair have created an environment which encourages positive and aggressive cricket and has attempted to remove the fear of failure. And Stokes has revealed that as soon as McCullum's name was mentioned to him as a potential coach, he knew the 41-year-old was the "best person" to help him fulfil his England vision.
"I didn't realise me and Baz would be so aligned," Stokes told Sky Sports. "Sometimes they say opposites attract, but maybe that's not the right thing with captains and coaches!
