Brendon McCullum is a New Zealand cricket coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the England men’s cricket team in all formats. He captained New Zealand in all formats.
He holds the record for the fastest Test century, reaching 100 in 54 balls in his final Test in February 2016. He was the first New Zealander to score a triple hundred in Tests, making 302 against India in 2014, and the first to score 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year.
McCullum was also New Zealand’s leading T20I run-scorer and the first player to reach 2,000 T20I runs. His 123 against Bangladesh in the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 was New Zealand’s highest T20I score at the time. He is a two-time T20I centurion and a New Zealand Cricket Hall of Fame inductee.
Brendon McCullum Records and Achievements
Brendon scored 158 in the first IPL match, setting the tone for the tournament, and later hit the fastest Test century in history in his final match. He became the second player after Chris Gayle to score a T20I century and early in his Test career made 96 at Lord’s from the No. 7 position.
McCullum was the first New Zealand batter to score a triple century, making 302 against India in 2014. He played 100 consecutive Tests for New Zealand from his debut and captained the team to the 2015 World Cup final, achieving 13 consecutive unbeaten home Tests as captain.
Brendon McCullum Career Stats
Brendon played 101 Test matches, scoring 6,453 runs with 12 hundreds and 31 fifties, hitting 776 fours and 107 sixes. In ODIs, he appeared in 260 matches, making 6,083 runs with 5 hundreds, 32 fifties, 577 fours, and 200 sixes. In T20Is, he played 71 matches, scoring 2,140 runs with 2 hundreds, 13 fifties, 199 fours, and 91 sixes. Across first-class cricket, he played 150 matches, scoring 9,210 runs with 17 hundreds and 46 fifties.
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 101 | 6453 | 12 | 31 | 776 | 107 |
| ODIs | 260 | 6083 | 5 | 32 | 577 | 200 |
| T20Is | 71 | 2140 | 2 | 13 | 199 | 91 |
| FC | 150 | 9210 | 17 | 46 | – | – |
Brendon McCullum’s Personal Life
Brendon grew up in Dunedin in a working-class family, the son of Otago cricketer Stuart McCullum. He showed talent in both rugby and cricket, captaining his high school first XV and even being picked ahead of Dan Carter for a South Island school rugby side. He played rugby as a defensive five-eighth, taking risks with confidence.
Despite his rugby promise, McCullum focused on cricket after being warned by Sir Richard Hadlee that continuing rugby could cost him a national cricket contract. He started young as a wicketkeeper-batsman, practicing advanced shots like the scoop in the nets. He scored a century for a lower-level team and moved up to play with older boys.
McCullum was also known for enjoying life off the field, sometimes partying hard. He once also faced suspension for organizing elaborate parties. His former mentor, Darryl Paterson, credited him with self-belief, loyalty, and leadership qualities. McCullum later became the first New Zealander to score a Test triple-century and eventually took on the role of England’s head coach.
Brendon McCullum’s Contract
Brendon McCullum is set to continue as England’s head coach across all formats, with his contract running until the 50-over World Cup in South Africa in late 2027. He faced pressure after England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, but the ECB backed him based on the team’s recent performances and his leadership. McCullum made changes to the backroom staff, including hiring a new fielding coach.
FAQs
Q. Which team does Brendon McCullum coach?
A. Brendon is the head coach of England.
Q. What IPL record did Brendon McCullum achieve?
A. Brendon McCullum scored 158 in the first IPL match.
Q. What Test record does Brendon McCullum have?
A. Brendon played 100 consecutive Tests from his debut.
Q. What major batting records does Brendon McCullum hold?
A. Brendon McCullum scored the fastest Test century in 54 balls. He became the first New Zealander to score 1,000 Test runs in a year.
Q. What dod Brendon McCullum achieve in T20Is?
A. Brendon was New Zealand’s leading T20I run-scorer. He was the first to reach 2,000 T20I runs.
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