England's T20 Triumph: McCullum Promises More After Sweeping India 4-0

England's T20 Triumph: McCullum Promises More After Sweeping India 4-0

Brendon McCullum celebrated England's impressive 4-0 series sweep over India, asserting that reaching the pinnacle of the world T20 rankings is merely the beginning of their journey. The final match in Southampton showcased a dominant performance, with Jos Buttler smashing 131 runs off 64 balls and Harry Brook contributing a stellar 95 off 45 balls. Their record 233-run partnership propelled England to a 56-run victory, firmly establishing them as the premier side in T20 cricket. This series victory also marked a turning point for English cricket, following a challenging summer highlighted by Ben Stokes' retirement as Test captain. McCullum praised his team's ability to perform under pressure, stating, "Coming into the series, things have been a bit noisy around English cricket, if we're being honest." He emphasized the importance of focusing on the task against a formidable Indian side, who had held the No 1 ranking for over 1,600 days. McCullum acknowledged the scrutiny surrounding his coaching role but expressed satisfaction with the series outcome, saying, "We won't stop. We'll keep pushing ourselves to be a better team." Former captain Eoin Morgan lauded the transition between formats, noting that McCullum and Brook ensured no negativity from the Test series affected their T20 performance. Match Results First T20 (Durham) - Match abandoned Second T20 (Old Trafford) - England won by four wickets Third T20 (Trent Bridge) - England won by 125 runs Fourth T20 (Bristol) - England won by nine wickets Fifth T20 (Southampton) - England won by 56 runs Upcoming Fixtures First ODI (Edgbaston) - Tuesday, July 14 Second ODI (Cardiff) - Thursday, July 16 Third ODI (Lord's) - Sunday, July 19

Source: Sky Sports - 2026-07-11