Joe Root: My game has improved 'tenfold' with McCullum as coach

SL vs ENG: “Baz is one of the best coaches I’ve worked with” – Joe Root backs McCullum

Joe Root (PC:X/ICC) England batter Joe Root has backed head coach Brendon McCullum, praising his impact on the team and calling him one of the best coaches he has worked with. He also highlighted the positive influence McCullum has had on his own game. England suffered a 4-1 defeat in the Ashes 2025–26, following which critics raised questions over McCullum’s future. Speaking after England’s second ODI win against Sri Lanka in Colombo as quoted …

Joe Root: My game has improved 'tenfold' with McCullum as coach

Batting mainstay praises coach's impact, adding he'll reflect on Ashes after the series is over