Published: Feb 22, 2016, 07:25 PM (IST)
Edited: Feb 22, 2016, 07:35 PM (IST)
With Brendon McCullum playing his last Test series against Australia at Christchurch, the news of him retiring has left many empty heart. Cricketers from all around the globe have payed tribute the New Zealand skipper. The brand Amul is known to doodle with latest trending topics around the country and they took the moment to tweet a special doodle on McCullum with the doodle mentioning, “Amul Topical: NZ skipper belts fastest test century! #BrendonMcCullum #McCullum #Cricket” McCullum hundred came of just 54 balls, surpassing Sir Viv Richards 56 ball hundred against England in 1985-86. This was McCullum’s 12th Test ton, making it much more memorable one. McCullum who is playing his final Test, which is also his 101st Test looked in blistering form from the start hitting as many as sixes. READ: Brendon McCullum signs off in style, but New Zealand’s woes increasing
He started his innings hitting Mitchell Marsh for a massive six, his 101st mind you. McCullum added another 4 to his tally by the time he got to his hundred, also hit 17 fours so far. McCullum now sits on top of an illustrious list of players who have recorded fastest centuries. Coming in at No.2 is Sir Vivian Richards who got to his hundred of just 56 balls against England way back in 1985. He also toppled Australian batsman Adam Gilchrist for maximum sixes by scoring his 101 sixes on Day 1 of 2nd Test. READ: Brendon McCullum’s subtle message that changed the course of the 2nd Test between New Zealand and Australia
McCullum was given guard of honor for by Australian players as soon as he entered to play in the ground. He scored 21 boundaries and six 6’s to reach 145 and scored it for mere 79 balls.
Amul Topical: NZ skipper belts fastest test century! #BrendonMcCullum #McCullum #Cricket pic.twitter.com/qDJC1nVa1j
— Amul.coop (@Amul_Coop) February 22, 2016
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New Zealand are currently crumbling with fall of wickets on Day 3 of innings on Monday with visitors trailing by 14 runs. Australia looked in command of the innings throughout the day, though Neil Wagner picked 6 wickets for 106 being his best figures of his career in Test.
