He is one of the best coaches I have worked with: Root on McCullum

England batter Joe Root praised head coach Brendon McCullum after their win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI. "I think Baz [McCullum] is one of the best coaches I have ever worked with," he said, adding that most of the players' games have improved under his tenure. Notably, McCullum faced criticism following England's 1-4 defeat in the Ashes 2025-26.