Happy Birthday Brendon McCullum

First New Zealander to score a triple hundred in a Test

Brendon Barrie McCullum, popularly known as Brendon McCullum, is a cricket coach, commentator, and former New Zealand representative who played in all formats and served as captain.

Early Life

He was born on September 27, 1981. . He is famous for having scored the fastest test century ever. In August 2019, he ended his career in cricket in all its forms.

Brendon McCullum, former New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman and current England Test manager, turns 42 today. he was the first person to introduce “Bazball” coaching approach, after this approach his style was going viral.

Batting Style

Brendon McCullum’s destructive batting style is still a blessing to watch. The IPL was going to be a cricketing extravaganza that would win the hearts of millions, and that innings set the tone for it.

In 2019, Brendon McCullum, one of cricket’s most destructive batters ever, began his coaching career. McCullum and captain Ben Stokes altered England’s strategy for Test matches by playing an aggressive brand of Bazball cricket.

New Role

McCullum ended his career in all facets of cricket in August 2019. He was able to land a new position very quickly.

Like his playing career, McCullum’s time as a coach has been nothing short of extraordinary. It’s time to reflect on McCullum’s accomplishments as a multi-team coach as he turns 41 today.

Stats

In the Associates Tri-Series in Scotland on July 1, 2008, McCullum scored his first ODI century, a 135-ball 166, against Ireland. With his century, James Marshall’s 161 runs, and Ross Taylor’s 59 runs, New Zealand reached 402, their highest and only 400+ score as a team to date. They won by 290 runs, breaking the previous record for the largest victory margin by runs.

McCullum received an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit designation. For his services to cricket in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours. After receiving the Sport New Zealand Leadership Award in 2016. In 2014 he received New Zealand’s Sportsman of the Year.

Just a few months after ending his career as an international cricket player. McCullum received the privilege of being asked to present the memorable MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture in June 2016. He became only the second New Zealander to get invited for the Cowdrey lecture award, with the late Martin Crowe being the only other.

Let’s wish Brendon McCullum a happy birthday, pray for his health, and send him our best wishes for the future on this wonderful day.