Brendon McCullum

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brendon McCullum
Occupation	Cricket Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 27, 1981(1981-09-27)
Age	43
Birthplace	Dunedin
Country	New Zealand
Horoscope	Virgo

Brendon McCullum Biography

Brendon McCullum is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on September 27, 1981 in Dunedin, New Zealand. A former New Zealand captain regarded as one of the Black Caps’ best batsmen ever. First New Zealander ever to achieve the triple century and retire with the second-highest number of Test runs he scored in his country’s history. He was captain in all three versions in the sport.

At the time he retired in the year he retired, he was second in the world behind When he retired, he was second only to Stephen Fleming for Test runs scored all-time by a New Zealand cricketer. for Test runs that were scored in all time by an New Zealand cricketer.

In 2004, he played in a Test series against England and scored what was then his highest score, an innings of 96 at Lord’s. His maiden Test century came several months later when he scored 143 against Bangladesh. He fell just short of his second Test hundred in a game against Sri Lanka when dismissed one short of his hundred. His second century would later come with a run a ball 111 against Zimbabwe.

On 31 December 2007 he scored 50 from just 19 balls against Bangladesh. He finished his innings with 80 runs from only 28 balls, including 9 fours and 6 sixes with a strike rate of 285.71.

He has two children: Riley and Maya along with Elissa Arthur, his spouse. Elissa Arthur.

Brendon McCullum Net Worth

Brendon McCullum is one of the richest Cricket Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brendon McCullum 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The first time he played in the First-Class for Otago during 1999. He made his first ODI appearance in 2002. He was in his first test match in 2004.

He set a record in the Test format for the fastest century, achieving 100 in just 54 balls in the year 2016. He was the first cricketer to hit over 2,000 run during his T20I career.

Brendon Barrie McCullum ONZM (born 27 September 1981) is a New Zealand cricket coach, commentator and former cricketer, who played all formats, and also a former captain in all forms. McCullum took quick scoring to Test matches as well, notably recording the fastest test century of all time. He is considered as one of the most successful batsmen and captains of New Zealand cricket. He retired from all forms of cricket in August 2019.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Brendon McCullum height 5 ft 7 in Brendon weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Brendon McCullum Dating?

According to our records, Brendon McCullum married to Ellissa McCullum. As of December 1, 2023, Brendon McCullum’s is not dating anyone.

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On 6 November 2009, against Pakistan at Abu Dhabi, McCullum scored his second ODI century of 131 to elevate New Zealand to 303 and win the match to level the series. On 16 February 2010, during the only Test match against Bangladesh, he scored 185, which is the highest score ever by a New Zealand wicket-keeper in Test cricket. He was also involved in the record highest sixth-wicket partnership for New Zealand of 339 runs with Martin Guptill, missing out on the world record by just 12 runs.

Facts & Trivia

Brendon Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Brendon McCullum celebrates birthday on September 27 of every year.

McCullum played for Glamorgan in 2006 and he scored 160 opening the batting against Leicestershire in the County Championship. On 24 January 2009, he lined up for New South Wales in the final of Australia’s KFC Twenty20 Big Bash. This was an exercise to allow him to be eligible to play for them in the Twenty20 Champions League. This sparked criticism however despite opinion States are permitted to have one overseas player in their squad. McCullum also donated his match fee from the game to Otago Junior Cricket.

What does Brendon McCullum do now?

He retired from all forms of cricket in August 2019. McCullum is currently serving as the head coach of the England Cricket test team.

Are Nathan and Brendon McCullum related?

Personal life. McCullum is the son of former Otago representative Stuart McCullum and the older brother of current Otago and former New Zealand international cricketer and captain Brendon McCullum wicket keeper batsmen.

Is Brendon McCullum a keeper?

NameBrendon McCullum
| Dunedin, Otago
Age| 40 years 250 days

Is Brendon McCullum a good player?

Coupled with a solitary Man of the Series award to his name in Tests and ODI’s combined, it certainly evokes second thought. Indeed, McCullum was a good player , perhaps one of the finest wicket keeping batsman the Kiwis have produced?

Who is the fastest Test century?

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has scored the fastest Test century in cricket history by taking just 54 balls, against old rivals Australia.