Brendon McCullum facts for kids
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McCullum in 2015
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Brendon Barrie McCullum
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| Born | 27 September 1981 Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand |
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| Nickname | Baz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium Right-arm off break |
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| Role | Wicket-keeper-batter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 224) | 10 March 2004 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 20 February 2016 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 126) | 17 January 2002 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 8 February 2016 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 42 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 5) | 17 February 2005 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 23 June 2015 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 42 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2003/04–2006/07 | Canterbury | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | Glamorgan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kolkata Knight Riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008/09 | New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Sussex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Kochi Tuskers Kerala | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011/12–2018/19 | Brisbane Heat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Chennai Super Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Warwickshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Gujarat Lions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Middlesex | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Trinbago Knight Riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Lahore Qalandars | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Rangpur Riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Kandahar Knights | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2020–2022 | Kolkata Knight Riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–present | England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 7 November 2021
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Brendon Barrie McCullum (born 27 September 1981) is a famous former New Zealand cricketer. He is currently the head coach for the England men's Test cricket team. Brendon used to be the captain for New Zealand in all types of cricket games.
He was known for scoring runs very fast, even setting a world record for the quickest century in a Test match! Many people see him as one of New Zealand's best batsmen. He led his team to the finals of big tournaments like the 2015 Cricket World Cup and the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy. He's even in the New Zealand Cricket Hall of Fame!
Brendon McCullum used to be the top run-scorer in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket. He was also the first player to reach 2000 runs in T20Is. He once scored 123 runs against Bangladesh, which was the highest T20I score for a New Zealander. In February 2014, he became the first New Zealander to score a triple century (302 runs) in a Test match.
In 2014, he was the first New Zealander to score 1,000 Test runs in one year. In his very last Test match in February 2016, he hit the fastest Test century ever, reaching 100 runs in just 54 balls! He was also the first batsman to score two centuries in T20 International games.
Brendon McCullum decided to stop playing international cricket in 2016. He then retired from all types of cricket in August 2019.
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Playing Cricket for Clubs
Brendon McCullum played for many different cricket clubs around the world. These included teams in New Zealand, Australia, England, and India.
Early Club Success
In 2008, Brendon played a big game for the Otago Volts. He scored 170 runs, helping his team win the State Shield Final. He hit the fastest century in that type of game, reaching 100 runs in just 52 balls. This was the highest score ever by a player in a New Zealand domestic one-day match at the time.
He also played for Glamorgan in England in 2006. There, he scored 160 runs in a County Championship match. In 2009, he played for New South Wales in Australia's KFC Twenty20 Big Bash final. He even gave his earnings from that game to junior cricket in Otago.
In 2010, playing for the Otago Volts again, he scored 108 runs without being out. This helped his team win with only three balls left in the game.
Indian Premier League (IPL) and Other Leagues
Brendon McCullum is well-known for his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In the very first IPL match in 2008, he played for Kolkata Knight Riders. He scored an amazing 158 runs, which was the highest individual score in a Twenty20 game at that time. He also hit 13 sixes in that game, which was a record too.
Later, he played for other IPL teams like Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Chennai Super Kings. In 2018, he joined Royal Challengers Bangalore. During that season, he reached 9000 runs in all T20 cricket games. He was only the second player ever to achieve this milestone.
He also played for Warwickshire in England's T20 Blast in 2015. He scored 158 runs not out, which was the highest score in that tournament at the time. After he retired from international cricket, he joined Middlesex for the 2016 T20 Blast. In 2016, he also signed to captain the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League.
Playing for New Zealand
Brendon McCullum had a long and successful career playing for the New Zealand Black Caps.
Early International Games
In 2004, he played in a Test series against England and scored 96 runs at Lord's. A few months later, he scored his first Test century (100 runs) against Bangladesh. He nearly got another century against Sri Lanka, but was out just one run short. His second century came against Zimbabwe, where he scored 111 runs very quickly.
In 2007, he scored 86 runs not out against Australia. This helped New Zealand win all three games in the series, which was a big achievement. In that game, he and Craig McMillan set a record for a 6th wicket partnership.
On 31 December 2007, he scored 80 runs from only 28 balls against Bangladesh. This included 9 fours and 6 sixes, showing how fast he could score.
Setting Records
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On 1 July 2008, Brendon scored his first century in a One Day International (ODI) game. He made 166 runs against Ireland. In that game, he and James Marshall had a huge opening partnership of 266 runs. This is the highest opening partnership for New Zealand in ODIs. New Zealand scored 402 runs, their highest ever ODI total, and won by a record 290 runs.
In 2010, he scored 185 runs in a Test match against Bangladesh. This was the highest score ever by a New Zealand wicket-keeper in Test cricket. He also shared a record 339-run partnership with Martin Guptill.
On 27 February 2010, Brendon became the second player to score a century in a T20 International game. He scored 116 runs not out. On 4 May 2010, he became the first player to score 1,000 runs in T20 International matches.
In 2012, he scored 123 runs against Bangladesh in a T20 World Cup game. This set a new record for the highest score in a T20 International innings. He was also the first player to score two centuries in T20 International games.
Leading the Team
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In 2014, Brendon McCullum made history in a Test match against India. He scored 302 runs, becoming the first New Zealand batsman to score a triple-century. He and BJ Watling had a massive 352-run partnership, which was a record for the sixth wicket at the time. This helped New Zealand recover from a difficult situation.
On 21 November 2014, Brendon took his first-ever wicket in Test cricket. He caught and bowled Sarfraz Ahmed of Pakistan. Later that month, he scored another century against Pakistan. He hit eleven sixes in that innings, which was a record for a New Zealand opening batsman.
In December 2014, the New Zealand Herald newspaper named him New Zealander of the Year. This was for his leadership and for helping to change how people saw the Black Caps.
On Boxing Day 2014, Brendon scored 195 runs against Sri Lanka. This meant he had scored 1000 Test runs in a calendar year, a first for a New Zealander. He also hit the fastest Test century (in 74 balls) in that game, breaking his own record. He hit 33 sixes in Test cricket in 2014, which is a world record for a single year. New Zealand also scored 429 runs on day one of that match, their most ever in a single day of Test cricket.
For his great performances in the 2014–15 season, he won the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, a top award in New Zealand cricket.
Final Years in International Cricket
Brendon McCullum led New Zealand in the 2015 Cricket World Cup, which New Zealand and Australia hosted. In a match against England, he scored 77 runs off just 25 balls. He hit the fastest 50 in World Cup history, reaching 50 runs in only 18 balls.
He led the New Zealand team to their first-ever World Cup final. They beat South Africa in the semi-final, which was a huge moment for New Zealand cricket. In the final against Australia, he was out for a duck (0 runs) early on, and New Zealand lost the match. However, his aggressive batting and captaincy throughout the tournament were praised.
On 22 December 2015, Brendon announced he would retire from international cricket. His last ODI match was against Australia on 8 February 2016, where he scored 47 runs. New Zealand won that game and the Chappell–Hadlee Trophy.
On 20 February 2016, in his final Test match, Brendon McCullum made history again. He scored a century off just 54 balls, breaking the record for the fastest Test century ever. He also became the only player to hit 102 sixes in Test cricket, passing Adam Gilchrist. He took four catches in that game as a fielder.
After his final innings, Brendon McCullum received a special "guard of honour" from the Australian team. He said he hoped he had brought "fun and enjoyment" back into the New Zealand team.
How He Played Cricket
Brendon McCullum started his career as a wicketkeeper-batsman. This means he would catch the ball behind the stumps and also bat. He became very good at both. Even when he couldn't keep wicket, his batting was strong enough for him to be picked as a specialist batsman.
He was known for being a very aggressive batsman. He liked to hit the ball hard and often sent it over the boundary for fours and sixes. He was also good at special shots like the "scoop shot" or "ramp shot," where he would hit the ball over the wicketkeeper's head. Sometimes, this shot was even called the "McScoop" after him! He could also play the "reverse sweep," hitting the ball to the opposite side.
In 2010, Brendon stopped being the wicketkeeper in Test matches because of strain on his body. He became a specialist batsman, often opening the innings. Later, due to back problems, he also stopped keeping wicket in ODIs and T20s. He then played as a middle-order batsman and was a great fielder, especially at first slip. He could also bowl a little bit of medium-pace bowling and even took his first international wicket in 2014.
For the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, he was chosen as an opening batsman. His aggressive starts helped the team reach their first-ever World Cup final.
Awards and Recognition
In 2015, Brendon McCullum was given the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit award for his great contributions to cricket. He won the New Zealand Sportsman Of The Year award in 2014. In 2016, he received the Sport New Zealand Leadership Award.
In June 2016, after he retired, he was invited to give the important MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture. He was only the second New Zealand player ever to be asked to do this.
Coaching Career
After retiring from playing, Brendon McCullum became a cricket coach.
Coaching Club Teams
In August 2019, he was appointed head coach for both the Trinbago Knight Riders and Kolkata Knight Riders teams. Under his coaching, Trinbago won their fourth Caribbean Premier League title in 2020. Kolkata also reached the Indian Premier League final in 2021.
Coaching England
On 12 May 2022, Brendon McCullum became the head coach of the Test team for England. His first series was against his home country, New Zealand. England won all three matches, which was a fantastic start!
After that, England played against India and chased down a record score to win. The new attacking and positive way of playing, which McCullum and England's captain Ben Stokes brought in, was called Bazball. This name came from McCullum's nickname, Baz.
England also won a Test series against South Africa in 2022. In late 2022, he coached England to win every match in a Test series in Pakistan, which was the first time that had happened.
In September 2024, it was announced that Brendon McCullum would also coach England's limited-overs teams starting in January 2025. His coaching contract was extended until after the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
Beyond Cricket
Brendon McCullum helped create a company called CricHQ. This company makes software to manage cricket competitions and provides live scores. Many cricket organizations around the world use its services.
In May 2018, he briefly played rugby again for a month. He hadn't played rugby since high school, where he used to play instead of Dan Carter, who became a famous rugby player.
See also
- List of Test cricket triple centuries
