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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Simon Burnton at the Wankhede Stadium

Harry Brook reiterates support for Brendon McCullum after England’s World Cup exit

Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum in Mumbai
Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum in Mumbai, where England were narrowly beaten by India in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Photograph: Rafiq Maqbool/AP

Harry Brook called on the England and Wales Cricket Board to back Brendon McCullum as all-format coach after England brought their winter to a close with defeat by India in a wild T20 World Cup semi-final that became, by a margin of 45 runs, the highest-scoring game in the competition’s history.

Though his position has been the subject of speculation since England’s sorry performance in the Ashes McCullum said after his side’s seven-run loss in Mumbai he would “love to carry on” and Brook that the New Zealander remained “125%” the right man for the job.

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