Why Brendon McCullum left wicket keeping?
Brendon McCullum’s days as an international wicketkeeper appear over after the New Zealand coach Mike Hesson conceded he was too valuable as a captain and batsman to risk behind the stumps with a long-standing back problem. “We’re unlikely to use him as a keeper,” Hesson said.
Is Brendon McCullum a twin?
Both McCullum and his brother Nathan McCullum played domestically for Otago at provincial level. Their father Stuart McCullum also played for the side at first-class level.
What is the nickname of Brendon McCullum?
B-Mac
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How many double centuries does Brendon McCullum have?
New Zealand are at 400 for five. BJ Watling is batting on 105. Below is a table showing the list of batsmen who have scored double centuries in consecutive Test matches….Brendon McCullum is only the sixth player to score a double ton in back-to-back Tests.
| Batsman | Thilan Samaraweera |
|---|---|
| Opp | Pakistan |
| Inn | 231 & 214 |
| Year | 2009 |
What is the highest score of Brendon McCullum?
6 – Brendon McCullum’s 158 not out vs the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Which is the lowest score in IPL?
IPL 2021: Five lowest team totals in IPL history
- RCB – 49 all-out against KKR, 2017.
- RR – 58 all-out against RCB, 2009.
- DD – 66 all-out against MI, 2017.
- DD – 67 all-out against KXIP, 2017.
- KKR – 67 all-out against MI, 2008.
How many dismissals has Brendon McCullum made in cricket?
With 179 dismissals to his name, McCullum has also effected the second-highest number of dismissals by a New Zealand wicket-keeper. In New Zealand’s 3rd match of the 2015 Cricket World Cup, McCullum scored 77 runs of 25 balls recording the fastest fifty in world cup history (51 runs off 18 balls), and the 3rd fastest fifty in ODI history.
What kind of record does Brendon McCullum have?
McCullum, the holder of several T20I records, would be looking to lead from the front with the bat and take his strong team to the title in upcoming 7th edition of the Big Bash. One of the fittest cricketers of the modern age, McCullum became the first player to make 100 consecutive Test appearances from his debut.
When did Brendon McCullum become captain of New Zealand?
In December 2012, McCullum became the captain of New Zealand, under rather controversial circumstances, from Ross Taylor. Under McCullum’s captaincy, New Zealand were crushed 3-0 in the Test series by South Africa. However, they recovered to win the ODI series against the hosts and drew the Test series 0-0 against England at home.
When did Brendon McCullum play for New South Wales?
McCullum played for Glamorgan in 2006 and he scored 160 opening the batting against Leicestershire in the County Championship. On 24 January 2009, he lined up for New South Wales in the final of Australia’s KFC Twenty20 Big Bash.