Watch: Brendon McCullum bids farewell with emotional speech

Brendon McCullum bid farewell to international cricket following his side’s crushing loss to Australia. In spite of conceding the series 2-0 to Australia, McCullum gave everyone something to cheer with a trademark innings of 145 in the first innings.

Brendon McCullum was handed the microphone by Simon Doull. What followed was five minutes of rolling back the years from one of New Zealand’s greatest players.

“I will try to sum up 14 years in two minutes and at the same time not take the gloss of the performance of Australia. You guys played excellent cricket. It was played in good spirit too. You have a good leader in Steven Smith.

“I’d like to thank the fans who have supported us over the year. We try to represent our country with passion and try to do so with smiles on our face. The way you have turned up over the last 12 months, it has been special

“We have had some fun over the last few years. We have achieved some pretty cool things. Hey, we have lost a few games, but we have got our souls back. I will remember for the rest of my life some of the time I have spent playing for New Zealand. Thanks for buying in, and accepting we have to play the game differently.

“Lastly, to my family. It is a tough place as a cricketer, spending the time away that you do, it is not possible without a supporting family. I said I will pay you back, and I do mean that. I came in as a youngster and leave as a 34-year-old with three beautiful kids and an amazing wife. I said I will pay you back, and I love you.

“Thank you again. You can believe in this team. They are a great bunch of men. And good luck Australia.”

Watch: Brendon McCullum bids farewell with emotional speech

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