News for 'Brendon McCullum'

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.

Ollie Robinson 'twinged his back while batting' in Ranchi Test

Ollie Robinson 'twinged his back while batting' in Ranchi Test

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Head coach Brendon McCullum revealed that pacer Ollie Robinson suffered an injury while batting during the visitors' first inning.

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.

Archer returns to England team for Lord's Test

Archer returns to England team for Lord's Test

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Jofra Archer will play his first Test in more than four years as he replaces fellow seamer Josh Tongue for the third Test at Lord's.

Siraj Scripts India's Great Escape

Siraj Scripts India's Great Escape

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Mohammed Siraj and the passion of the Indian boys was too strong and ultimately they deserve to win this Test match.'

'Be the best batter you can be': Karthik's advice to Gill

'Be the best batter you can be': Karthik's advice to Gill

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Former wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik believes Shubman Gill is yet to realise the 'enormity' of what it means to be India's Test captain.

World T20: McCullum helps New Zealand ease past Netherlands

World T20: McCullum helps New Zealand ease past Netherlands

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Captain Brendon McCullum led from the front with a fine 65 as New Zealand scored a comfortable six-wicket victory over the Netherlands in a ICC World Twenty20 Super 10 match in Chittagong on Saturday.

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

McCullum blasts double century to put New Zealand in control

McCullum blasts double century to put New Zealand in control

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Captain Brendon McCullum's blistering double hundred and a record 297-run stand with centurion Kane Williamson put New Zealand firmly in control of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah on Saturday.

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.

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

No Chinks Found In Prince Gill's Armour

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

'...he's not shown any obvious signs of dismissal and he's played stylishly.'

McCullum, Vettori spare NZ blushes

McCullum, Vettori spare NZ blushes

Rediff.com7 Aug 2005

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.

'If I get the call and...'

'If I get the call and...'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The 33-year-old said his rehabilitation was going well and that he would undergo a scan on Wednesday.

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.

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 does it again! Hits fastest 50 in World Cup!

McCullum does it again! Hits fastest 50 in World Cup!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum smashed the fastest fifty in the history of the World Cup during the Group A match against England in Wellington.

McCullum's ODI career ends on high after NZ claim series win over Australia

McCullum's ODI career ends on high after NZ claim series win over Australia

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum ended his One-Day International career with a series victory over Australia on Monday with his side sealing a 55-run win in the deciding third match at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

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.

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.

Christchurch Test: McCullum smashes fastest century to revive New Zealand

Christchurch Test: McCullum smashes fastest century to revive New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Brendon McCullum blasted the fastest Test century to rescue New Zealand before Australia were reduced to 57 for one by the close of day one of the second Test on Saturday.

Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons

Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Bazball is in the firing line, with former players and pundits decrying the high-risk game on Australia's spicy pitches.

McCullum may play as specialist batsman

McCullum may play as specialist batsman

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Brendon McCullum may play as a specialist batsman in the final Test against England because of a back injury.

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.

IPL PHOTOS: Smith, McCullum guide Chennai to another win

IPL PHOTOS: Smith, McCullum guide Chennai to another win

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Photos of the IPL match being played between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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 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.

Root ready to shine in ODIs with England's new strategy

Root ready to shine in ODIs with England's new strategy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

England star batsman Joe Root has expressed his confidence in the team's approach under coach Brendon McCullum, saying the 'Bazball' philosophy perfectly complements the players' skills. Root, returning to England's ODI setup for the series against India, sees endless possibilities for the team under McCullum's guidance. He highlighted the exciting blend of skills within the squad and believes this team has the potential to achieve great things.

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.

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.

Here's how McCullum helped Pope to overcome fear of getting out

Here's how McCullum helped Pope to overcome fear of getting out

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Ollie Pope has credited head coach Brendon McCullum

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.

Australia will blank England 5-0 in Ashes, says McGrath

Australia will blank England 5-0 in Ashes, says McGrath

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Glenn McGrath said his prediction this time is based on how England were held to a 2-2 series draw by India in the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy five-Test series.

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.

NZ captain McCullum expected to be fit for next game

NZ captain McCullum expected to be fit for next game

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Captain Brendon McCullum is expected to be fit for New Zealand's ICC World Cup clash against Afghanistan next Sunday despite being hit on the arm in Saturday's game against Australia.

'Bazball': Buttler's England ready to unleash aggression in India

'Bazball': Buttler's England ready to unleash aggression in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

England captain Jos Buttler is confident that the upcoming T20I series against India will not impact their preparation for the Champions Trophy.

'Rohit can play a game-changing knock'

'Rohit can play a game-changing knock'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'I remember the last Test series (home series against England) as well. We lost the first match and in the second match, Rohit Sharma single-handedly took India to a position from where you could not have lost.'

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.

Adelaide furnace to decide Ashes fate in days

Adelaide furnace to decide Ashes fate in days

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Ashes could be decided within days at an Adelaide Oval furnace where England's hopes of wresting back the urn will fire anew or flame out entirely against a strengthened Australia.

'De Villiers, McCullum have matured by playing in the IPL'

'De Villiers, McCullum have matured by playing in the IPL'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis conceded that the Indian Premier League has helped South Africa's master blaster AB de Villiers and New Zealand's Brendon McCullum, saying they have matured by playing in the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.