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Under-fire Bairstow nears landmark, McCullum shows faith in batter

Under-fire Bairstow nears landmark, McCullum shows faith in batter

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Despite losing the series, McCullum maintains positive outlook.

New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from internationals

New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from internationals

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Brendon McCullum, who led New Zealand through an exhilarating two years of success, will retire from international cricket in February after the two-Test series against Australia, the 34-year-old batsman said on Tuesday.

Team India... and the 'McCullum factor'

Team India... and the 'McCullum factor'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

One man, who won't be there in the opening game of the ICC WorldT20, was responsible for all four Indian defeats.

Auckland Test: McCullum betters Astle; Zaheer gets 200 wkts away

Auckland Test: McCullum betters Astle; Zaheer gets 200 wkts away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Statistical highlights from Day 1 of the opening Test between India and New Zealand in Auckland on Thursday.

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

Rediff.com11 May 2022

McCullum, who is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders, was keen on taking the job

McCullum can still be captain: Vettori

McCullum can still be captain: Vettori

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori has said that having the vice-captaincy tag removed from Brendon McCullum would not deter him from being a captain in future.

McCullum flays Bangalore challenge

McCullum flays Bangalore challenge

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Brendon McCullum hit an unbeaten 158 off 73 balls as Kolkata Knight Riders trounced Bangalore Royal Challengers by 140 runs in the opening match of the Indian Premier League at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Friday.

England's Test team is not yet complete: McCullum

England's Test team is not yet complete: McCullum

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

England have won all four Tests since the new head coach took over last month.

McCullum, Watling break world record for sixth-wicket stand

McCullum, Watling break world record for sixth-wicket stand

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum and B J Watling broke the world record for the highest sixth-wicket partnership with a 352-run stand against India in the ongoing second Test in Wellington on Monday.

Styris, McCullum to face disciplinary hearing

Styris, McCullum to face disciplinary hearing

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

The two New Zealand players have been asked to explain their reactions after being dismissed in the second ODI against Australia.

NZ captain McCullum fit to play against Afghanistan

NZ captain McCullum fit to play against Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum batted with freedom in the nets on Wednesday and should be fit to play Sunday's ICC World Cup clash against Afghanistan.

McCullum puts New Zealand on top

McCullum puts New Zealand on top

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

The New Zealand wicketkeeper made 143 to help his team take control after day three of the first Test against Bangladesh.

McCullum, Guptill guide NZ to win over England

McCullum, Guptill guide NZ to win over England

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Brendon McCullum produced a match winning innings while a limping Martin Guptill returned after retiring hurt to guide New Zealand to a three-wicket victory over England in their first one-day international at Seddon Park on Sunday.

Away from 'carnage of IPL', McCullum finds comfort at home

Away from 'carnage of IPL', McCullum finds comfort at home

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum says it is also comforting to be at home as the world battles a pandemic, which has made isolation the new normal. He said the situation demands that everyone stays at home and maintains social distancing, the only way to curb the spread of the virus, which has caused thousands of deaths worldwide.

Big blow for Gujarat Lions as McCullum ruled out of IPL

Big blow for Gujarat Lions as McCullum ruled out of IPL

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League after injuring his left hamstring during the Gujarat Lions's loss to Delhi Daredevils on Thursday.

Vettori keen to rein in dangerous McCullum

Vettori keen to rein in dangerous McCullum

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Containing big-hitting Brendon McCullum and the best utilisation of his key spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is what Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Daniel Vettori is thinking ahead of their IPL clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, in Bangalore, on Tuesday.

McCullum says Anderson, Broad will be in squad for Ashes

McCullum says Anderson, Broad will be in squad for Ashes

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Brendon McCullum wants James Anderson and Stuart Broad to be in his Ashes squad

McCullum's ton keeps New Zealand hopes alive

McCullum's ton keeps New Zealand hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

A fighting century by Brendon McCullum helped New Zealand put up a good fight and hang on after quick wickets in the final session looked to have handed the initiative back to India on the fourth day of the second Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal on Monday. At stumps (after 75 overs), the visitors had made 237 for four, for an overall lead of 115.

Lara names McCullum captain of his Dream World Cup XI

Lara names McCullum captain of his Dream World Cup XI

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Former West Indies great Brian Lara has named Brendon McCullum as skipper of his Dream World Cup XI, which has three Indians in it.

No ground big enough for Gayle: McCullum

No ground big enough for Gayle: McCullum

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Heaving a sigh of relief after his team tasted their first victory in the second Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Brendon McCullum on Tuesday said no ground is big enough for Chris Gayle when he gets going. After the defeat against the Hyderabad Deccan Chargers in their tournament opener, the Knight Riders took their match against Kings XI Punjab as an opportunity to shrug off the setback and bounce back.

McCullum, Vettori lead New Zealand's fight back

McCullum, Vettori lead New Zealand's fight back

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Brendon McCullum's unbeaten 94 and skipper Daniel Vettori's 77 helped pull New Zealand off the mat and take a 67 runs lead against Australia at end of fourth day play in Wellington's Basin Reserve.

McCullum hits fastest Test century in farewell match

McCullum hits fastest Test century in farewell match

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum set a new record for the fastest Test century after lunch on the first day of the second Test against Australia on Saturday when he clouted exactly 100 runs in 54 balls.

McCullum ton not enough for New Zealand

McCullum ton not enough for New Zealand

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

A century from Brendon McCullum was not enough to prevent New Zealand from going down to Cricket Australia Chairman's XI in the opening match of their short tour of Australia on Friday. McCullum smashed 119 off 126 balls in New Zealand's total of 278 for nine off 50 overs, chasing Cricket Australia Chairman XI's 285 all out off 47 overs.

McCullum blitz drives England into further despair

McCullum blitz drives England into further despair

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Brendon McCullum's buccaneering spirit was at its ruthless best on Friday as he not only plundered the fastest World Cup half century but drove another stake into the heart of the demoralised England cricket team.

McCullum jeopardises Flintoff's IPL future

McCullum jeopardises Flintoff's IPL future

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

New Zealand wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum has inadvertently jeopardised England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff's future in the Indian Premier League.

'No accountability!' Boycott rips into England setup

'No accountability!' Boycott rips into England setup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott has criticised the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for retaining head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key following England's Ashes defeat, questioning the lack of accountability.

Southee, McCullum destroy England in Wellington

Southee, McCullum destroy England in Wellington

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

New Zealand's Tim Southee produced a brilliant spell of swing bowling for career best figures of 7-33 to dismiss England for 123 in their World Cup Pool A match at Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday.

McCullum denies fixing matches, disappointed at testimony leak

McCullum denies fixing matches, disappointed at testimony leak

Rediff.com22 May 2014

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum says he has never been involved in match-fixing and is "very disappointed" his testimony to an International Cricket Council corruption probe had been leaked to the media.

McCullum backs Stokes over ODI retirement

McCullum backs Stokes over ODI retirement

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'I don't know if it's symbolic of where the game itself is at around the globe, but I see it as an absolute positive to be honest.'

McCullum ton powers New Zealand past Pakistan

McCullum ton powers New Zealand past Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

Brendon McCullum smashed a century and Scott Styris picked up three wickets to lead New Zealand to a 64-run win over Pakistan in the second One-Day International on Friday. Powered on by opener McCullum's 131, New Zealand posted 303 for eight and then bowled out Pakistan for 239 runs in 47.2 overs to square the three-match series at 1-1.

McCullum plays pivotal innings in rain-ruined match

McCullum plays pivotal innings in rain-ruined match

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Captain Brendon McCullum played one of the most important six-ball knocks of his career to lead New Zealand to a nine-run win over England via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-marred World Twenty20 match on Saturday.

McCullum banking on cold comfort

McCullum banking on cold comfort

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Explosive New Zealand batsman Brendon McCullum is hoping that the cold and blustery conditions prevailing in Wellington will work to the home team's advantage and help them to a series-levelling victory in the third Test against India, starting April 3. 'If we find it cold here, no doubt they will be freezing. I am sure from their point of view they will be hoping that the wind dies down and the sun comes out,' he said.

McCullum set to take over as KKR assistant coach

McCullum set to take over as KKR assistant coach

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is returning to Kolkata Knight Riders but this time in a coaching role after being signed by the IPL side as the assistant coach.

Joe Root: 'I Feel Ready As Captain'

Joe Root: 'I Feel Ready As Captain'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

'I do not believe there is one way of playing Test cricket. You have got to be adaptable and play the situation.' 'It is never the same throughout five days, there is different challenges and you have got to adjust to the ebbs and flows throughout.'

Coach McCullum credits Iyer for KKR's turnaround...

Coach McCullum credits Iyer for KKR's turnaround...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum says young Venkatesh Iyer, with his flamboyance, played the role of a catalyst in turning around the fortunes of the side in the second leg of the IPL in the UAE.

We got more timid as the series went on: McCullum

We got more timid as the series went on: McCullum

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

After the end of the fifth and final Test match against India in Dharamsala, England head coach Brendon McCullum said that the visitors were more "timid" as the series went on.

Back problems rule out Vettori, McCullum

Back problems rule out Vettori, McCullum

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

New Zealand on Sunday missed the services of their skipper Daniel Vettori and explosive opener Brendon McCullum because of back problems in the first ODI of the five match series against India in Guwahati.

Chennai Super Kings' McCullum asserts: 'Sacred' Test cricket must be protected

Chennai Super Kings' McCullum asserts: 'Sacred' Test cricket must be protected

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Brendon McCullum, who has just come off another successful and lucrative Indian Premier League campaign, has revealed that to him Test cricket is sacred and something people have to protect.

PHOTOS: McCullum, Southee sizzle as New Zealand embarrass England

PHOTOS: McCullum, Southee sizzle as New Zealand embarrass England

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

New Zealand cruised to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over England.

McCullum, Taylor keep Kiwis' hopes against SA alive

McCullum, Taylor keep Kiwis' hopes against SA alive

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Captain Ross Taylor and Brendon McCullum kept New Zealand's slim hopes of scoring 401 runs to beat South Africa in the first Test alive after they helped the hosts reach 137 for two at the close of the fourth day's play at University Oval in Dunedin on Saturday.