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Happy birthday Brendon McCullum: Player who defined T20 batting

Take a look at the list of the game's biggest entertainers, Brendon McCullum's name will be there among the likes of Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Jonty Rhodes and others. On his 39th birthday, here are few quick facts about the former New Zealand skipper.
Take a look at the list of the game's biggest entertainers, Brendon McCullum's name will be there among the likes of Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Jonty Rhodes and others. On his 39th birthday, here are few quick facts about the former New Zealand skipper.
Take a look at the list of the game's biggest entertainers, Brendon McCullum's name will be there among the likes of Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Jonty Rhodes and others. On his 39th birthday, here are few quick facts about the former New Zealand skipper.
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The Kiwi batsman has shattered many records during his 13-year-long career and has entertained fans like no other cricketer has. Brendon McCullum was appointed as the head coach of the Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo | @KKRiders
The Kiwi batsman has shattered many records during his 13-year-long career and has entertained fans like no other cricketer has. Brendon McCullum was appointed as the head coach of the Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo | @KKRiders
McCullum set the first ever match of Indian Premier League (IPL) on fire as he smashed unbeaten 158 runs for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Royal Challengers Banglore, which is also the fifth highest score in Twenty20 cricket across the world. (Photo | Twitter/ Kolkata Knight Riders)
McCullum set the first ever match of Indian Premier League (IPL) on fire as he smashed unbeaten 158 runs for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Royal Challengers Banglore, which is also the fifth highest score in Twenty20 cricket across the world. (Photo | Twitter/ Kolkata Knight Riders)
Cricket is part of family legacy for Brendon McCullum. His dad Stuart McCullum represented Otago in First Class Cricket and List A. His elder brother Nathan McCullum, an off break bowler, played 84 ODIs and 63 T20Is for the Kiwis. (Photo | AFP)
Cricket is part of family legacy for Brendon McCullum. His dad Stuart McCullum represented Otago in First Class Cricket and List A. His elder brother Nathan McCullum, an off break bowler, played 84 ODIs and 63 T20Is for the Kiwis. (Photo | AFP)
McCullum became the first Kiwi batsman to hit a triple century, when he made his career-best score of 302 against India in 18 February 2014. He has made more double centuries (four) than any of his countrymen. (Photo | AP)
McCullum became the first Kiwi batsman to hit a triple century, when he made his career-best score of 302 against India in 18 February 2014. He has made more double centuries (four) than any of his countrymen. (Photo | AP)
McCullum was named captain of Black Caps in all formats at the start of 2013, when he took over from Ross Taylor. New Zealand have won 30 out of 55 ODIs under his captaincy, which is a better record compared to all his predecessors. It was under his leadership that the Kiwis made it to their maiden World Cup final. (Photo | AP)
McCullum was named captain of Black Caps in all formats at the start of 2013, when he took over from Ross Taylor. New Zealand have won 30 out of 55 ODIs under his captaincy, which is a better record compared to all his predecessors. It was under his leadership that the Kiwis made it to their maiden World Cup final. (Photo | AP)
McCullum's Test record as skipper is also impressive as New Zealand have remained unbeaten in 13 tests at home under McCullum. He lead the side to 11 victories and nine draws in 29 matches. (Photo | AP)
McCullum's Test record as skipper is also impressive as New Zealand have remained unbeaten in 13 tests at home under McCullum. He lead the side to 11 victories and nine draws in 29 matches. (Photo | AP)
On 1 July 2008, Brendon McCullum shared a 274 run stand for the opening wicket with James Marshall against Ireland which is a national record and tenth-highest at the international level. His 166-run stand for the 6th wicket with Craig McMillan (20 February 2008)was also a record for New Zealand and fifth highest in the world. (File | AP)
On 1 July 2008, Brendon McCullum shared a 274 run stand for the opening wicket with James Marshall against Ireland which is a national record and tenth-highest at the international level. His 166-run stand for the 6th wicket with Craig McMillan (20 February 2008)was also a record for New Zealand and fifth highest in the world. (File | AP)
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