Matches (16)
T20 World Cup (4)
CE Cup (3)
WI Academy in IRE (1)
T20 Blast (8)
FanFare

An acrobatic entertainer

With Brendon McCullum set to exit international cricket, readers recall their favourite BMac memory

Brendon McCullum plays the scoop shot, as Tatenda Taibu watches, New Zealand v Zimbabwe, World Twenty20, Guyana, May 4, 2010

Getty Images

What was your favourite Brendon McCullum moment? Tell us at fanfare@cricinfo.com
Sam Harrison
His 20/20 innings against Aussie in Christchurch when continuously scooped Shaun Tait over keeper's head for 6 when he was bowling 150km plus
Don Walker
His 302 to save that Test match against india, silencing his critics that said he could only bat one way. Thanks for the memories BMac.
Siddharth Viswanathan
His knock of 302 against India at the Basin Reserve in 2014. Given the moment, given the situation, the enormity of his knock, along with the milestones he achieved, were fabulous. In short, my favorite McCullum moment was his batting in 2014. Be it his 224, 202 or 195, that was McCullum's zenith.
Michael Scofield
For me the 158 that he scored for KKR against RCB in the very first IPL match really stands out. That record stood for many years before Gayle broke it. He had such amazing bat speed that even his outside edge carried all the way for a six in that match. Thanks for the memories!
Swapnil Mohgaonkar
Soumya Sarkar plays a shot to deep extra cover which most certainly looked like will go to the boundary and out of nowhere we see Baz running and catching up and then he attempts an exceptional flying dive which almost saved the boundary. To be honest that is one of the best dives I've seen in cricket, many won't even dare to attempt! And this just shows his commitment towards the game.Fans would surely miss him.
Zeeshan Mahmud
So many to choose from. His 158 in IPL. His 123 in T20 against Bangladesh. BAZ going berserk to chase Bangladesh's 93 for a 28-ball 80. But his 195 against Sri Lanka would always be a vintage and sparkling one.
Yasa Kalum Bagyawantha
Refusing a single in the T20 world cup match with SL because the bowler Akila Dananjaya got injured by hitting the ball. Then ultimately the match was tied and SL won in super over.
Chamath Herath
In the WT20 2012 league match vs Sri Lanka BMac was at the non striker's end when Akila Dananjaya got hit on the face by the batsman. BMac refused to take the single, checked the youngster and immediately called for help. If that single had been taken NZ would have won the match, bit instead it ended in a draw and SL won the one over eliminator. One moment where sportsmanship came before the win. Respect.
Sandeep John Linda
The recent one of the Australia vs New Zealand Test series, when BMac ran out Shaun Marsh with a super athletic save at mid-off first and then mind-blowing accurate & quick release of the ball, all in one go. Superhuman efforts like these from super duper BMac keeps my faith alive in life beyond logic & practicality.
Prasad Patane
First of all his name struck me. You know sometimes reading a name excites you, his did that. Then came that mammoth chases of 346 & 350 against Aussies in 2006. In both the innings, he was aggressive and he was undefeated. And then off course came first night of IPL.Bang bang and IPL was off in most spectacular fashion. Later in his career I will remember him for his acrobatic fielding efforts. Well played Baz. You will be missed.
Lakhi Rohira
My favourite Baz moment was the 72 he scored in just 25 odd balls against England in CWC15. Tim Southee had already broken the back of England by taking 7-30 and Baz's innings just devastated England he was using his feet to fastbowlers! Yes you heard it right!
I also think that he and his New Zealand were responsible for the resurgence of the new England.
Justin Nicholas
His 3 ball innings in the 2015 World Cup final. Absolutely hilarious, still makes me laugh.