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Encyclopedia > Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum
New Zealand
Personal information
Full name Brendon Barrie McCullum
Born 27 September 1981 (1981-09-27) (age 26)
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Role Wicket-keeper
Batting style Right-handed
International information
Test debut 10 March 2004: v South Africa
Last Test 16 May 2008: v England
ODI debut 17 January 2002: v Australia
Last ODI 28 February 2008: v England
ODI shirt no. 42
Domestic team information
Years Team
2007 – 2008 Otago
2003 – 2006 Canterbury
2006 Glamorgan
1999 – 2003 Otago
2008 Kolkata Knight Riders
Career statistics
Tests ODI FC LA
Matches 31 128 67 166
Runs scored 1582 2280 3497 3084
Batting average 32.28 27.46 32.92 27.53
100s/50s 2/10 0/12 6/19 2/15
Top score 143 96 160 170
Balls bowled 0 0 0 0
Wickets
Bowling average
5 wickets in innings
10 wickets in match
Best bowling
Catches/stumpings 92/6 143/13 182/13 179/14

As of 17 May 2008
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Brendon Barrie McCullum (born 27 September 1981 in Dunedin) is a New Zealand Test cricketer. He is a wicket-keeper, as well as an aggressive batsman who opens in One-day Internationals and is known for his fast scoring rate. His brother Nathan McCullum is also a first-class cricketer at provincial level, and their father Stu McCullum was a long-serving first-class player for Otago. is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... AUGUST 25 1981 US Marine Sean Vance is Born on the 25th of August {ear nav|1981}} Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Dunedin (ÅŒtepoti in Maori) is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the region of Otago. ... The New Zealand cricket team, also known as the Black Caps, played their first Test in 1930 vs England in Christchurch, New Zealand, becoming the fifth Test nation. ... A wicket keeper in characteristic position, ready to face a delivery. ... One-Day International (ODI) is a form of cricket, which is played over 50 overs per side between two national cricket teams. ... Nathan Leslie McCullum (b. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ...


McCullum also plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. He scored 158 not out in the inaugural match of the competition on April 18, 2008. The innings is currently the world highest score by a batsman in a Twenty20 match.[1] The Indian Premier League (also known as the DLF Indian Premier League for sponsorship reasons; often abbreviated as IPL), is a Twenty20 cricket competition created by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). ... is the 108th day of the year (109th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Twenty20 is a form of cricket, originally introduced in the United Kingdom for professional inter-county competition by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), in 2003. ...

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Early career

He played three under-19 Test matches for New Zealand in 2000/01 and scored 455 runs at 151.66 with three hundreds. The runs were made in quick time too, coming at a strike rate of 95.58 runs per 100 balls.


In July 2002 while playing club cricket in Australia for Northern Territory side Palmerston Cricket Club, he scored a record 250 not out in less than 100 balls. It is believed to be the highest ever score made in the territory.[1] Palmerston is an Australian city. ...


Career highlights

In 2004 he played in a Test series against England and scored what was then his highest score, an innings of 96 at Lord's. His maiden Test century came several months later when he scored 143 against Bangladesh. He fell just short of his second Test hundred in a game against Sri Lanka but instead scored his second 65 when dismissed one short of his hundred. His second century would later come with a run a ball 111 against Zimbabwe. The logo of the England Cricket Team which shows the three Lions of England below a five-pointed crown The England cricket team is the national cricket team which represents England and Wales. ... The Media Centre at Lords Cricket Ground Lords Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in St Johns Wood in London. ... For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket portal. ... This article or section seems not to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia entry. ... The Zimbabwean cricket team is a national cricket team representing Zimbabwe. ...


He was selected in the 20-man ICC World XI squad for the ICC Super Series in July 2005. Darren Gough of England, who competed for the World XI in the ODI played for the World Cricket Tsunami Appeal This is a list of One-day international cricketers for the ICC World XI. A One-day international, or ODI, is an international cricket match between two representative teams, each... The ICC Super Series 2005 is a cricket series being played in Australia in October 2005 and featuring some of the worlds best cricketers. ...


In March 2006, he was charged with bringing the game into disrepute during an ODI against West Indies, but was found not guilty.[2] Learie Constantine, was one of the first great West Indian players. ...


McCullum played for Glamorgan in 2006 and he scored 160 opening the batting against Leicestershire in the County Championship. Glamorgan County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Glamorgan aka Glamorganshire (Welsh: ). Glamorgan CCC is the only Welsh first-class cricket club. ... Grace Road cricket ground,Leicester. ...


On 20 February 2007, he scored 86 not out as New Zealand went on to be the first team to whitewash Australia in a 3 match ODI series since 1997. He struck a massive six off the first ball of the last over against Nathan Bracken to level the scores, before he finished it off with a boundary. In his matchwinning innings he partnered Craig McMillan to a world record equalling 6th wicket partnership of 165. [2] is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Nathan Wade Bracken (born September 12, 1977 in Penrith, New South Wales) is an Australian cricketer. ... Craig Douglas McMillan (born September 13, 1976 in Christchurch, Canterbury) is a former New Zealand international cricketer at Test, One Day International and Twenty20 level. ...


On 21 March 2007, he set a new World Cup record, by smashing 50 runs from just 20 balls against Canada in St Lucia. He finished his innings with 52 runs from 21 balls, including 10 fours and 5 sixes, with a strike rate of 247.61. The previous record had been set by Mark Boucher (South Africa) against The Netherlands on March 16th (50 runs from 21 balls). is the 80th day of the year (81st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Strike rate refers to two different statistics in the sport of cricket. ... Mark Verdon Boucher (born December 3, 1976 in East London, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa) is a South African cricketer. ... The South African cricket team, also known as The Proteas, is a national cricket team representing South Africa. ...


On 14 December 2007 he scored his highest ever ODI score of 96(103) against Australia. He was caught by Nathan Bracken off the bowling of Brad Hogg after 35.3 overs. is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...


On 31 December 2007 he scored 50 from just 19 balls against Bangladesh. He finished his innings with 80 runs from only 28 balls, including 9 fours and 6 sixes with a strike rate of 285.71 resulting in a 10 wicket win: chasing 93 from 50 overs and achieving it making 95 from only 6 overs. is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Strike rate refers to two different statistics in the sport of cricket. ...


On 12 February 2008 he scored 50 from 27 balls against England. He finished his innings with 80 runs from only 47 balls, including 8 fours and 5 sixes with a strike rate of 170.21 resulting in a 10 wicket win and giving New Zealand a 2 nil lead in the 5 match series. is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Strike rate refers to two different statistics in the sport of cricket. ...


On 2 March 2008, before facing England for the test series, he was involved in the State Shield Final versus Auckland Aces, in scoring 170 runs to help beat the Aces at Eden Park's outer oval, and helped to chased down a daunting total of 310 for 7, he broke multiple State Shield batting records.-1... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... The State Shield is the current name of the domestic List A cricket (One-day/limited overs cricket) competition in New Zealand. ... The Auckland Aces are a New Zealand first class cricket team based in Auckland, New Zealand. ... Eden Park is the main sports ground in Auckland, New Zealand for both rugby union during winter, and cricket in summer. ...

  • State Shield (ODI) record of the fastest 100 (off 52 balls), including 14 fours and 5 sixes.
  • When he got to 135, he scored the highest individual runs for an Otago Volts player.
  • When he got to 162, he scored the highest score by any player in a domestic one-day match (Shell or State competitions)
  • He went on to score 170 runs, including 19 fours and 7 sixes.

On 18 April 2008, he claimed the record for highest individual score in a Twenty20 innings, scoring 158* from only 73 balls, which included 13 sixes and 10 fours in boundaries, for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the first game of the Indian Premier League helping them get a much deserved 140 run victory.[3] This eclipsed the previous record mark of 141, held by Australian Cameron White.[4] In the same match he also claimed the record for most sixes (13) in a Twenty20 innings. [5] The State Shield is the current name of the domestic List A cricket (One-day/limited overs cricket) competition in New Zealand. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... is the 108th day of the year (109th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... Twenty20 is a form of cricket, originally introduced in the United Kingdom for professional inter-county competition by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), in 2003. ... The word Boundary has a variety of meanings. ... The Indian Premier League (also known as the DLF Indian Premier League for sponsorship reasons; often abbreviated as IPL), is a Twenty20 cricket competition created by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). ... Cameron Leon White (b. ...


Role

McCullum plays in the side as an opening wicketkeeper-batsman during ODIs and middle order in Test Matches . His glovework improved during his tenure as the incumbent New Zealand Test wicketkeeper. McCullum is usually very tidy behind the stumps with some outstanding catches to his name. His batting is good enough to earn him selection for the Black Caps alone, shown by the occasions on which he has been unable to keep but has still been selected as a batsman. He opens the batting for New Zealand in ODIs with steadily improving success. He is an aggressive batsman who is particularly strong over extra cover, often lofting the ball into the stands. He was described as a player "especially suited to Twenty20 cricket" when he signed for a five-week stint at Glamorgan in June 2006.[6] The stint included the entire domestic 2006 Twenty20 Cup. He was signed up by the Kolkata Franchise of the IPL for $700,000. His contract with the IPL is for 3 years. A wicket keeper in characteristic position, ready to face a delivery. ... A One-day International (ODI) cricket match is a one-day cricket match played between two international teams each representing a particular country. ... A One-day International (ODI) cricket match is a one-day cricket match played between two international teams each representing a particular country. ... Twenty20 is a form of cricket, originally introduced in the United Kingdom for professional inter-county competition by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), in 2003. ... Glamorgan County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Glamorgan aka Glamorganshire (Welsh: ). Glamorgan CCC is the only Welsh first-class cricket club. ...


References

  1. ^ Kumar, K. C. Vijaya. "McCullum runs amok", Sportstar Weekly, April 26, 2008. 
  2. ^ 2006: Penalties imposed on players for breaches of ICC Code of Conduct. International Cricket Council. Retrieved on 2007-02-22.
  3. ^ McCullum record 158 stuns Bangalore. Cricinfo. Retrieved on 2008-04-18.
  4. ^ Twenty20 matches, Most runs in an innings. Cricinfo. Retrieved on 2008-04-18.
  5. ^ Most sixes in an innings. Cricinfo. Retrieved on 2008-04-18.
  6. ^ Brendon McCullum signs for Glamorgan, from Cricinfo, published 15 June 2006

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