15 Of the best quotes about Brendon McCullum

Aggression, fearlessness and leadership are desirable qualities from most modern day batsmen. However, when Brendon McCullum’s name is thrown up, those words are a bitter understatement to a man who is widely regarded as a phenomenon in New Zealand cricket. When McCullum cemented his place in the side all those years ago, New Zealand cricket was nothing close to the dominant force they are today. Un-surprisingly, McCullum was never dropped from the New Zealand side since 2004. His hard hitting abilities and ability to decimate bowling attacks was nothing short of extraordinary. On the contrary, his selection was entirely due to the presence of a few mellow batsmen in the side at the time.

In a career that spanned almost a dozen years, McCullum has reinforced the term ‘fearless batting’. Most will remember his exploits in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 where he led a young and energetic Kiwi side. Apart from the fact that they reached the final, McCullum ensured that he always laid the early foundation for his side to build the innings upon. Despite the Kiwis not winning the final, he became the first Kiwi skipper to lead his side to the final of an ICC tournament.

Brendon McCullum called it quits from international cricket following the second against Australia Test at Christchurch. In spite of losing the Trans-Tasman trophy, McCullum gave all the Christchurch faithful present something to cheer with a magnificently compiled century in the first innings. Although most say that his retirement is rather premature, McCullum has left a lasting legacy on the game of cricket as well as the fans.

1. AB de Villiers on McCullum

2. Kane Williamson on how he felt while standing at the other side.

3. Sir Richard Hadlee explains the special phenomenon

4. Tom Moody on BMac’s batting approach

5. Bangladesh wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim on McCullum’s big hitting prowess

6. Steve Smith looks disappointed with McCullum’s retirement decision

7. Master Blaster congratulates the Kiwi skipper for his wonderful career

8. Aakash Chopra describes McCullum’s fastest Test hundred

9. Michael Vaughan believes he had a genuine farewell

10. MS Dhoni calls him a fantastic cricketer

11. Harsha Bhogle feels McCullum has every reason to be proud of his cricketing achievements

12. David Warner believes the game will lose out something with Baz’s retirement

13. Mike Hesson is all praises for McCullum’s winning attitude

14. Stephen Fleming feels Brendon McCullum has achieved whatever he wanted to

15. Jarrod Kimber explains the excitement he felt every time he saw McCullum walk out on the field