# England's ODI revival: Brook's team shows signs of progress

- Topic: cricket
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-20
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13565142/england-improving-in-odi-cricket-thanks-to-harry-brook-brendon-mccullum-and-joe-root-with-win-over-india-latest-high
- Language: en
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England's ODI team has shown signs of progress under captain Harry Brook, with back-to-back series wins against India and Sri Lanka. Joe Root's enduring class and the relationship between Brook and Brendon McCullum have been key factors in the team's success.

## Key takeaways

- England has won back-to-back ODI series under captain Harry Brook
- Joe Root's class and Brendon McCullum's coaching have been instrumental in the team's success
- England's ODI team is showing signs of progress, but still needs to work on its vulnerability on certain surfaces and the make-up of the XI

> Summary by Daily Read Bytes. Read the original at https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13565142/england-improving-in-odi-cricket-thanks-to-harry-brook-brendon-mccullum-and-joe-root-with-win-over-india-latest-high