McCullum in action during his final international match against AustraliaNew Zealand's captain Brendon McCullum played his final international innings todayat the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. He has contributed more than what he could to the Blackcaps team. A whole new generation was born under his captaincy, which changed the way how cricket was played in the Kiwi land.McCullum signed off from cricket in his own style by scoring the fastest Test century in 54 balls and breaking Sir Vivian Richards decades-old record. He was a pure cricket entertainer who wanted the very first ball he faced for the maximum.The right-handed batsman was quick between the wickets, he accounted many flying catches and run-outs in the field, his action-packed captaincy was thrilling which gave his teammates especially the bowlers to bowl free as they like. Even though McCullums numbers cant be called great, but he the reason why New Zealand cricket is where its today.Here are the 10 best quotes by cricket fraternity on McCullum:
#1 Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim on Brendon McCullum, following his 51-ball hundred against Bangladesh at the World Twenty20.
#2 MS Dhoni
India’s captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Brendon McCullum’s fastest Test century knock.
#3 Sir Vivian Richards
West Indies’ legend Vivian Richards went on to say that Brendon McCullum was one player he was delighted to see his record broken by.
#4 Harsha Bhogle
India’s commentator and cricket analyst, Harsha Bhogle, on skipper Brendon McCullum.
#5 Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson said this before Brendon McCullum’s final international innings.
#6 Mike Hesson
New Zealand’s coach Mike Hesson on Brendon McCullum.
#7 James Franklin
Teammate and bowler, James Franklin on Brendon McCullum.
#8 Jarrod Kimber
Writer and cricket journalist Jarrod Kimber on Brendon McCullum.
#9 Tim Southee
Fast bowler and teammate, Tim Southee on Brendon McCullum.
#10 Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson, on batting in partnership with Brendon McCullum during his whirlwind 134-ball 195 in Christchurch.
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