Sports · 4 February 2026

McCullum denies loose ship claims after England seals 3-0 victory

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England head coach Brendon McCullum insists he is not running a "loose ship" despite captain Harry Brook’s recent nightclub clash with a bouncer. Following England's 3-0 T20 series sweep against Sri Lanka, McCullum praised the 26-year-old's tactical acumen but admitted Brook has "work to do off the field." The controversy deepened after Brook initially concealed that teammates Josh Tongue and Jacob Bethell were present, leading to ECB fines for the duo.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 February 2026 at 13:16

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