News for 'Brendon McCullum'

The 1st 6 and other IPL firsts...

The 1st 6 and other IPL firsts...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the 'Firsts' in IPLs so far...

Trying to add a bit more power: Crawley aiming for white-ball role

Trying to add a bit more power: Crawley aiming for white-ball role

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Zak Crawley is aiming to secure a more regular role in England's white-ball teams after establishing himself in the Test side under skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.

Champions League T20: Otago Volts

Champions League T20: Otago Volts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

New Zealand's Twenty20 champions Otago Volts enter the tournament as a strong contender for the title. Brendon McCullum is a proven match-winner, while all-rounder Dmitri Mascarenhas is capable of making a difference with both bat and ball.

Team India register biggest Test win ever in terms of runs!

Team India register biggest Test win ever in terms of runs!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Team India registered their biggest winning margin in the history of Test cricket during the third Test against England at Rajkot on Sunday.

Ponting's shock admission: Offered England coaching role

Ponting's shock admission: Offered England coaching role

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Ponting said he was approached by Rob Key, who was then appointed as the English Cricket Board's new director of men's cricket.

'Virat, Rohit massive losses, but India have...'

'Virat, Rohit massive losses, but India have...'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

England pacer Brydon Carse is expecting the transitioning Indian team to put up a strong fight in the five-match Test series despite the recent retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, thanks to their "huge depth".

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Jos Buttler joins greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

Why team should look at exploring different coaches across formats

Why team should look at exploring different coaches across formats

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Buttler feels other teams should seriously look at exploring different coaches option.

McCullum, Taylor tons put NZ in charge against Windies

McCullum, Taylor tons put NZ in charge against Windies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Brendon McCullum and Ross Taylor capped a dominant day's play for New Zealand with centuries as the hosts reached 367 for three at the close of the first day of the first Test against West Indies at University Oval in Dunedin on Tuesday.

England eyeing 600 runs a day: 'Bazball' here to stay

England eyeing 600 runs a day: 'Bazball' here to stay

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Ollie Pope reckons England can make 600 Test runs in a day's play

McCullum brothers help Otago crush Hyderabad

McCullum brothers help Otago crush Hyderabad

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The McCullum brothers -- Nathan and Brendon -- came up with match-winning performances as Otago Volts crushed Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets in the inconsequential sixth and final qualifying match of the Champions League T20, in Mohali, on Friday.

'Go outside': Why Gambhir Got Angry On Oval Curator

'Go outside': Why Gambhir Got Angry On Oval Curator

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The altercation between head coach Gautam Gambhir and Oval's chief curator Lee Fortis happened after the visitors were asked to stand "2.5 metres from the wicket."

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Semi-finalists six times. Runner-up in 2015. Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the New Zealand team from World Cups.

McCullum, Mohit guide CSK to third consecutive win

McCullum, Mohit guide CSK to third consecutive win

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Brendon McCullum smashed an unbeaten 71 after Mohit Sharma's heroics with the ball to guide Chennai Super Kings to a comfortable seven wicket win over defending champions Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League match in Dubai.

Is Bashir the next Ashwin? Michael Vaughan thinks so!

Is Bashir the next Ashwin? Michael Vaughan thinks so!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Michael Vaughan feels England have discovered a 'world-class superstar' in young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir

Watch out for this KKR star batter in next few IPLs

Watch out for this KKR star batter in next few IPLs

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Brendon McCullum says young batter Rinku Singh has been their find of IPL 2022 and the franchise will invest in him in the coming years.

Stokes credits England's bowlers for Leeds victory

Stokes credits England's bowlers for Leeds victory

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

This chase marked the sixth time under the Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum leadership that England had hauled in targets of 250 or more in the fourth innings.

'England's Bazball can conquer Pakistan'

'England's Bazball can conquer Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

England's aggressive approach will help when they face spin-friendly conditions in Pakistan during their Test series in October, the country's former bowler Stuart Broad has said.

IPL: Dhoni, Ashwin, Steve Smith for Pune; Raina, Jadeja, McCullum for Rajkot

IPL: Dhoni, Ashwin, Steve Smith for Pune; Raina, Jadeja, McCullum for Rajkot

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

MS Dhoni will play for Pune in the next edition of the Indian Premier League.

Who took the 1st IPL hat-trick?

Who took the 1st IPL hat-trick?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The IPL has produced many, many, memorable moments on the way.

Russell backs KKR coach despite 'militant' label

Russell backs KKR coach despite 'militant' label

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Pandit, who is known as a disciplinarian, had taken over as KKR coach ahead of IPL 2022 after Brendon McCullum accepted England's head coach job.

KKR looking to offer hope in difficult Covid time

KKR looking to offer hope in difficult Covid time

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum hopes his team plays a brand of cricket which gives people "something to look forward to in these difficult times".

Is Rawalpindi among England's greatest away triumphs?

Is Rawalpindi among England's greatest away triumphs?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

England pulled off a memorable victory in fading light and barely 10 minutes before the close of play

'Bold, rash decisions' pivotal to England's win in Pindi

'Bold, rash decisions' pivotal to England's win in Pindi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Chasing 343 for an improbable victory, a dogged Pakistan nearly snatched a draw but pace bowlers James Anderson and Ollie Robinson produced a reverse-swing masterclass to deny them.

I am happy that we have McCullum in Gujarat Lions team: Raina

I am happy that we have McCullum in Gujarat Lions team: Raina

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

On a day when Brendon McCullum broke the record for the fastest Test hundred, Suresh Raina said he couldn't be happier to have the Kiwi swashbuckler in his IPL team Gujarat Lions even though he wants an Indian to breach the milestone.

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

England head coach Brendon McCullum said they will have to do some deep thinking about their approach after being "exposed" in the final four matches in India but is convinced their first series defeat under his watch will make them a better side.

A night of firsts in IPL history!

A night of firsts in IPL history!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Centuries were struck, boundaries cleared, and history rewritten.

Harris, Hughes help Aus crush Kiwis in first Test

Harris, Hughes help Aus crush Kiwis in first Test

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Brendon McCullum's dogged century could only delay the inevitable as Australia cruised to a convincing 10-wicket win in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Tuesday.

Bazball added to Collins dictionary

Bazball added to Collins dictionary

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'Bazball' refers to the risk-taking style of play adopted by the England team under Test coach Brendon McCullum.

Stokes: 'Bazball' philosophy changed cricket forever

Stokes: 'Bazball' philosophy changed cricket forever

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

England's highly aggressive 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket did not secure the 2023 home Ashes against their arch rivals, Australia.

Symonds in trouble again

Symonds in trouble again

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

The public apology he tendered was not enough and troubled all-rounder Andrew Symonds will now appear in a Cricket Australia code of conduct hearing on Thursday to explain his radio diatribe against New Zealand player Brendon McCullum. The hearing would be chaired by CA Code of Conduct Senior Commissioner Gordon Lewis.

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has slammed England for playing casual cricket against Australia in the ongoing Ashes.

1st Test: All you need to know about New Zealand v Australia

1st Test: All you need to know about New Zealand v Australia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Swing and seam friendly conditions, a lack of truly scary Australian bowlers and New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum's retirement are all themes that will resonate when the first Test gets underway in Wellington on Friday.

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

England will not change their attacking philosophy in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's this week.

McCullum inches closer to 2000-run mark in T20s

McCullum inches closer to 2000-run mark in T20s

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

New Zealand beat England by the Duckworth-Lewis method in their Group1 match of the World T20 Championships in Chittagong on Saturday. Here are the statistical highlights from that match.

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Former pacer Steven Finn urged England to take a cue from Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen's centuries in their 10-wicket win in the 2012 Mumbai Test.

There were times when KKR were paralysed by fear: McCullum

There were times when KKR were paralysed by fear: McCullum

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum admitted his side was a little bit paralysed due to fear of failing in the first phase of IPL 2021 held in India earlier this year, but will look to play some entertaining cricket in the second leg of IPL in the UAE.

Vettori has given half his life to game, says McCullum

Vettori has given half his life to game, says McCullum

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Brendon McCullum said he can only marvel at Daniel Vettori's contribution to the game.

Cricket Buzz: McCullum named KKR head coach

Cricket Buzz: McCullum named KKR head coach

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

McCullum, 37, played for the two-time IPL champions in two separate stints and also represented Trinbago Knight Riders, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise that is owned by the same parent company Red Chillies Entertainment.