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Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum

New Zealand, Otago Volts, Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL), Chennai Super Kings, Brisbane Heat, Lahore Qalandars

Matches

432

Runs

14676

Centuries

19

Fans

Millions

Biography

Brendon McCullum, born on September 27, 1981, in Dunedin, New Zealand, is a legendary former cricketer and current coach known for his aggressive batting and fearless leadership. He revolutionized New Zealand cricket with his attacking style and captained the team to the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup final. McCullum was the first Kiwi to score a triple century in Tests and retired with over 14,000 international runs. Renowned for his explosive starts and sharp wicketkeeping, he now coaches the England Test team, bringing the same bold mindset to their approach.

Career Highlights

04
2004•

Maiden Test Century

Scored his first Test hundred against Bangladesh, showcasing his batting potential.

10
2010•

First NZ Player with Century in All Formats

Achieved the rare feat of scoring centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

14
2014•

Triple Century vs India

Became the first Kiwi to score a triple century in Tests (302 at Wellington).

15
2015•

Leads NZ to World Cup Final

Captained New Zealand to their first-ever World Cup final, revolutionizing the team’s style.

16
2016•

Fastest Test Century Record

Hit a 54-ball century against Australia — the fastest in Test history at the time.

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Brendon McCullum unleashing a powerful cover drive.

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Celebrating his record-breaking 54-ball century vs Australia.

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Lifting the ICC Test mace as New Zealand captain.

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Leading New Zealand in the 2015 World Cup final.

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Iconic moment after scoring 302 against India.

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In coaching mode with England during a Test series.

Personal Information

Full NameBrendon Barrie McCullum
BornSeptember 26, 1981
BirthplaceDunedin, Otago, New Zealand
TeamsNew Zealand, Otago Volts, Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL), Chennai Super Kings, Brisbane Heat, Lahore Qalandars
NicknameBaz

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Major Achievements

Double Century on Test Debut at Lord’s (2021)
Part of New Zealand’s ICC World Test Championship Win (2021)
Fastest New Zealander to 1,000 ODI Runs
Prolific in All Formats
Scored a Century in ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 Opener
Consistent T20 League Performer
Named in ICC Teams of the Year (T20I and ODI)First Kiwi to score a Test triple century
Led New Zealand to 2015 World Cup Final
Fastest Test century (2016)
Over 14,000 international runs
First player to score a century in all formats for NZ
Transformative coach of England Test team

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Career Statistics

Test Cricket

Matches

101

Runs

6453

Average

38.64

High Score

302

Centuries

12

Fifties

31

One Day Internationals

Matches

260

Runs

6083

Average

30.41

High Score

166

Centuries

5

Fifties

32

T20 Internationals

Matches

71

Runs

2140

Average

35.66

High Score

123

Centuries

2

Fifties

13

What Others Say

"Baz changed the way New Zealand played cricket — fearless, aggressive, and united."

Mike Hesson

Mike Hesson

Former NZ Coach

"His 2015 World Cup captaincy set a blueprint for modern limited-overs cricket."

Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan

Former England Captain

"McCullum’s triple century was not just skill — it was heart, fight, and legacy."

Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid

India Legend & Coach

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