Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has announced his intentions to retire from all forms of cricket following the completion of his ongoing stint in the Global T20 Canada.
The 37-year-old stalwart has had a storied international career with the Black Caps whom he led to the final of the 2015 World Cup. McCullum’s last international appearance for New Zealand came in February, 2016 and the right-hander has been plying his trade in various T20 franchise leagues around the world ever since.
The swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman went on to make 101 Tests, 260 ODI and 71 T20I appearances over the course of his 14-year international career.
The New Zealander is currently representing the Toronto Nationals in the ongoing Global T20 Canada and was set to take part in the inaugural Euro T20 Slam later this month before changing his mind.
It’s been real... pic.twitter.com/sdCqLZTDz6
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) August 5, 2019
“It is with pride and satisfaction that I am today announcing my retirement from all forms of cricket following the completion of the GT20 in Canada,” the Kiwi said in a statement on his social media.
“I now won’t be playing in the Euro T20 Slam and I thank the organisers for their support and understanding of my decision.
“As much as I am proud of what I’ve achieved in my 20-year professional career – more than I ever could have dreamed of when I first entered the game – I have felt the drive to keep going harder to maintain in recent months.”
McCullum had earlier announced his retirement from the Big Bash League at the start of the year and had stated his desire to transition into a coaching role.
