Twitter Reaction: Brendon McCullum’s last ODI outing

Brendon McCullum easily the most loved New Zealand cricketer around the world was playing his last ODI at the Seddon Park, Hamilton. It was a great chance for the team to pay the best tribute to him by winning the last match of the ODI series that was square one. Smith won the toss and invited them to bat first; opening the inning McCullum was his usual self, going about the task thrashing the Australian bowlers round the park. Gutpill also played his part and they were off to a flier. Though he got out on 47 and missed out on a half-century one last time but it was a thoroughly entertaining knock and left everyone with perfect memories.

The match went on quite well for the home team as they put up 246 on the board. It started off well for Australia with David Warner and Usman Khawaja but the New Zealand bowlers got things in their control soon and never let them off the hook. Matt Henry, Corey Anderson, Ish Sodhi, Doug Bracewell and Adam Milne they all kept picking wickets and the match was soon in their grasps.

Eventually, they won the match by 55 runs and with that the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy 2-1. During the post match press conference, Brendon McCullum said: “Of course I did [ kow that I was near 200 sixes]. Incredibly lucky to play for 14 years, meet some great blokes and make some great friends. I want to thank everyone for supporting me and making it possible. Tonight we were outstanding for 80% of the game, the way we bowled and fielded was testament to the character of the side. Sets up the Test series. It’s great to play against the australians. They play hard and uncompromising cricket … the way that Ish played, just shows how strong he us … Doug has bowled well all year for us. the crowd has been outstanding … I’ll hold these memories for the rest of my life.”

Here is how Twitter gave BMac a farewell:

Congratulations Brendon McCullum on an outstanding ODI career. A brilliant entertainer and a quality bloke!

— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) February 8, 2016

New Zealand say goodbye to Baz McCullum in real style, the style he introduced to this talented group. Bold, aggressive & fearless! #NZvAUS

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) February 8, 2016

If, when you are finished with the game, you leave it better, and happier, you have done as much as you could. Brendon McCullum did both.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 8, 2016

End of an era. Been a great price lodge to play with Baz over the last 7 years. Going to miss… https://t.co/oEciwYzcqE

— Martin Guptill (@Martyguptill) February 8, 2016

Another legend retires from ODI cricket. You'll be missed, Baz. https://t.co/x5Dh2yuYPA

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 8, 2016

Congratulations to Brendon McCullum on a fantastic ODI career. What an entertainer

— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) February 8, 2016

Congratulations to this legend. #BoxOffice #GameChanger pic.twitter.com/pTpe0c4R2K

— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) February 8, 2016

Well done Brendon McCullum. Done so much for the way cricket is and should be played. True innovator

— Ashley Giles (@Gilo) February 8, 2016

New Zealand win terrific send-off for McCullum. Given his fitness & form, retirement seems premature. But such decisions entirely personal

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) February 8, 2016

14 years
5 centuries
32 fifties
577 fours
200 sixes
6,083 ODI runs

??Brendon McCullum?? pic.twitter.com/e7pmz0v7Lh

— bet365 (@bet365) February 8, 2016

Cricket is definitely going to miss Brendon McCullum ??
He baffled everyone with his approach and skills!
One of my all time favs??#NZvAUS

— Parash Biswal (@ParashBiswal) February 8, 2016

Brendon McCullum Total Sixes:

ODI: 200 Sixes
Test: 100 Sixes
T20I: 91 Sixes
T20: 290 Sixes

— Crazy Media (@crazymedia4U) February 8, 2016

@mufaddal_vohra The cricket world – fans and players – will miss Brendon McCullum. He was an amazing player with flair and imagination!

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) February 8, 2016

Here's what Brendon McCullum had to say after his final ODI #NZvAus pic.twitter.com/yr5JR2O1ex

— ICC (@ICC) February 8, 2016

47 off 27, 200 ODI sixes & a series win over Aussies – The fearless Brendon McCullum signs off in style! #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/IUMuhEqM6z

— Prabhas (@supersathi) February 8, 2016

".I have been incredibly lucky to play for 14 years, I will hold these memories for rest of my life " ~ Brendon McCullum

— Crazy Media (@crazymedia4U) February 8, 2016

#NZvAUS miss u bazz @BrendonMcCullum pic.twitter.com/xrTKQCE9Zh

— Revanth Saravanan (@revanthsaravan3) February 8, 2016

Brendon McCullum ends his ODI career with Trophy in his hands. #ThanksBaz #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/TT4gnk2BEF

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) February 8, 2016