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New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from international cricket
« on: December 22, 2015, 04:36:28 AM »
http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/new-zealand-captain-mccullum-to-retire-from-internationals/20151222.htm

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"Brendon McCullum, who led New Zealand through an exhilarating two years of success, will retire from international cricket in February after the two-Test series against Australia, the 34-year-old batsman said on Tuesday."
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Re: New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from international cricket
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2015, 06:14:05 AM »
Another one of crickets good guys steps out. Hopefully we'll see even more of him playing T20 on our screens. New Zealand's loss will be our gain
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Re: New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from international cricket
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2015, 06:43:15 AM »
Is it not a little to soon?

Or is it an attempt to cash in on t20 earnings to have a better retirement while he still has it(many will disagree but I believe it is a good choice in terms of future and family security if he hasn't made it already)



In terms of him in tests, 2014 he scored a triple hundred and also broke nz record for most runs in calendar year.
Grants 2015 hasn't been so prolific, and the king, Kane Williamson broke that record, I wouldn't say his decline was that big he isn't good enough.


But whatever he does, I'd say Goodluck and thank you. It's been entertaining
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Re: New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from international cricket
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2015, 07:38:17 AM »
Thought he might have retired from tests and continued with limited over cricket!
One of the good guys in cricket and certainly will be a massive blow for nZ
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Re: New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from international cricket
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2015, 09:03:42 AM »
This will be a real loss to international cricket, always seemed like a proper sportsman, played hard but fair, like sport should be played.
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Re: New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from international cricket
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2015, 09:27:22 AM »
What a shame he's gone to early mabe having a young family  and time away from home played its part like his fellow Kiwis he always played test cricket the way it should it should be played
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