25 Questions with Brendon McCullum - 'The 158 in the first IPL changed my life'

The former New Zealand captain talks about his scene-setting IPL hundred, the best bowler he faced, his favourite Indian food, and more.
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[@buttbadar3847]

please put more videos. if possible more legends.

[@rashmithak5105]

@@buttbadar3847 to do the same to 🙄😘 be a great weekend too 😘 be 😘😘 stay 🙄😊😊🙄🙄seriously I am I supposed 😘 be a 😘 stay in the call 😘 be happy 🙂😊😘😊😊😊😊😘😊😊🙂😘

[@ddigvijay26]

He idolise his wife outside cricket.. Such a lovely and sweet gesture...

[@dsmopg6610]

My name is also Digvijay

[@logansmith1096]

And wants to meet Tiger Woods 🤣🤣

[@parimalkashyap3665]

@@logansmith1096 lamao xd😤😠😭

[@HarshYadav-np4bn]

Going to complete ur 1000 likes

[@ddigvijay26]

@@HarshYadav-np4bn Completed bro. Thanks 👍

[@shaolinwarrior9405]

When MCCULUM started opening for CSK along with SMITH , both were a pleasure to watch together . 5th gear from very first ball .

[@adsss3007]

Yess that firepower is missing in csk top order now

[@saitama2508]

Chod hi dete hai samne vali team

[@shaguftaislam8854]

@@adsss3007 what happened to dwayne smith

[@naweed9040]

@@shaguftaislam8854 retired

[@rajab4187]

I loved to watch him open with Smith in IPL And open with Guptil in 2015wcup

[@QuinczAgrawal]

I was amazed to hear that he would love to watch VVS Laxman's 281 against Australia.VVS got some serious fan following among cricketers!

[@dicksonsamuel8815]

Those who know cricket, will always love to see Laxman batting!

[@sudarshanreddy422]

yeaa even i was amazed

[@t-madnex7044]

Bro I also play CALL OF DUTY mobile PLZ CHECL OUTY CHANNEL T-MADNEX

[@Sriram04]

Laxman is a joke!

[@unknownman9607]

​​@@Sriram04hate or sarcasm?

[@royal_rebel_rik]

Brendon Mcculum - Such a gentleman , wish he got the WC 2015 Cup but unfortunately luck didn't favoured his team 😫

[@tawseeftaher9109]

probably he'll get in 2019 :)

[@zd6281]

tawseef taher he retired

[@rajab4187]

This time Kane will win it and credit him for the Wcup

[@tawseeftaher9109]

@@zd6281 😭😭 what a misfortune!!

[@lightyagami8645]

@@tawseeftaher9109 bad luck simply , england were destined to win the world cup

[@yugeshsl3182]

A man who gave IPL a tremendous start.How many of u feel that Bazz retired early?

[@anuragtiwari6300]

me

[@sanskritibora7854]

@@maunashah6011 stupid person he already retired from all formats of the game. This years BBL was his last tournament and then he retired ..

[@FESSDUP]

@@sanskritibora7854 went unsold then retired

[@matinshohel110]

I also think so

[@sanskritibora7854]

@@FESSDUP I watched the whole auction and his name was not in the auction for listing ... And before the auction he became a commentator

[@Ani-ii7jg]

Player like you and ABD are one of the most loved cricketer. Loads of love from India ❤️

[@nayazkhankmcvvvvnv5274]

Definitly

[@krevinthomas2484]

You forgot sanga

[@KunalDawson]

loads hahaha not lots

[@rahul_rocky2829]

Dont forget Kevin Pietersen, sangakkara,

[@imviiku]

IPL should Thank Brendon For making IPL an Overnight Success .

[@harshvardhan990]

Yeah. That innings pretty much screamed "alright, do I have your attention now?" because of how T20 at first was perceived as some glorified gully/backyard cricket and nothing else and that innings definitely made people think differently. I don't see IPL, any other T20 league or 20 overs games in general ever being this successful had he not played that 158.

[@mentalsite7833]

That's the first IPL match I saw McCullum on fire

[@sanstudios6621]

No they should thank RCB..

[@mandamn2793]

No , it should thank RCB BOWLERS WHICH MADE THAT POSSIBLE

[@naweed9040]

@@mandamn2793 😂

[@buntysonawane5750]

158 in IPL. Triple test century. Taking his team to the WC finals. His batting, fielding & captaincy were fantastic. One of the best cricketing idols from NZ. Take a bow Mr McCullum.

[@nitish6222]

3:40 He idolises his wife outside cricket was the sweetest thing I heard

[@aryanman9863]

Who would have said wife as their idol simply unbelievable legend for a reason

[@pranavyadav769]

158 in opening game of IPL , great standard set by bazz. Love you bazz.

[@rockybox09]

One person who makes me follow IPL on the inauguration day itself . I would like to ask him about the bonding with CSK IPL TEAM.

[@vigneshc2620]

Shiva Shankar Ya bro MC is 200% positive compare to Watto

[@abdulrahiman9347]

Amazed to hear he would love to watch Laxmans innings

[@deeprajkale1344]

What a great legend!!!!!😘😘😘😍😍❤❤❤❤... I wanted New Zealand to be the Champions of 2015 world cup ..... They deserved it...😥😥😥

[@pardeepbakshi5054]

True bro, they absolutely deserved to win :-(

[@YogeshKumar-oi5zq]

Yes bro nz was best team in 2015 world cup

[@savantsingh1397]

Legends don't wait for anything... They don't need worldcup to be a legend Dravid, Abd, bazz, messi

[@ultramac5563]

Don't worry hopes in 2019 world cup

[@Thanos-hp1mw]

2019 team is even better

[@abhiraut8375]

He is so honest.... He said he would love to watch VVS Laxman innings 👍✨🇮🇳 proud Indian

[@princesa930]

What a lovely n simple personality. When others said they would idolize other celebrities or known personalities. Brendan says he idolize his wife. How cool was that. What a nice gesture. He just won thousands of hearts for this. 😊😊

[@unnirajac8617]

3:34 the sweetest and the most matured answer ❤️ That's Brendon mcCullum for you !!"

[@ravikiran5296]

"India is the soul of cricket" I totally agree with him.

[@abhijithanil9202]

Mccullum look like very handsome

[@suchendra2146]

No he is handsome

[@dipy2j319]

yeah he is very handsome (no homo)

[@kavindaliyanage3919]

@@dipy2j319 😂😂

[@sonialuthra2882]

Look at his hairstyle

[@chipmunkstyle6587]

Oh, "He LOOK LIKE very handsome" congrats man you passed your IELTS exam!

[@vysakhraghavan9889]

7:35 Goosebumps 😇❤️

[@hasanzarook9221]

My cricket hero Brendon mccullum....BAZ....super man fielder.... wicket keeper... aggressive batsman....ever....I really miss u Baz....

[@meroboli2091]

Brendon dangerous McCullum u r legend. That's what I can tell about u

[@SivaKumar-kf6ee]

Question no:18 Brendon is so honest to rate his 158 in IPL ahead of the triple century he made for his country, this is the innings which made IPL an overnight success so does his fame as a t20 cricketer.

[@kapildarshetkar1451]

NZ 's = most successful captain, first to score 300 .best fielder , wicket keeper. Batsmen. One of the legends .... Have done ipls first 100 .150 fastest 100 legend of all time Like if you love like Brendon macculam

[@kapildarshetkar1451]

Amd also give me 1k likes

[@azaanirfan5991]

Williamson is also up there

[@onkarjadhav5099]

@@azaanirfan5991 agreed he is just awesome character.he is my favourite right up there with kohli.

[@vyankateshballa2364]

Question No.10 - "My Wife" Respect Man

[@ultramac5563]

I will support new Zealand after india in 2019 world cup...... they deserve it

[@supratim827]

Backtheblackcaps ❤️

[@ultraegovegeta2671]

thnxx😂😂

[@lightyagami8645]

@arwin2004 thenewsensei England won by 9 boundaries New Zealand lost by 9 boundaries

[@pravneron2175]

Me too ❤️

[@allin0ne581]

@@lightyagami8645 runs are runs whether scored by boundaries or singles, doubles .

[@godsonsafin4870]

HOW MANY OF YOU THINK HE IS A LEGEND............. MISS YOU..............LOVE YOU IN CSK BMC YOU ARE HANDSOME😃😃😃😃🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻🤴🏻

[@saajan4u83]

no need to think..he is a Legend..!!

[@alkavishwakarma1211]

Never seen a sign of anger on his face, absolutely fabulous.

[@ArunKumar-qg4wi]

Tipical newzlander

[@Observer9812]

You can never dislike a NZ cricketer. They are so calm and have a certain energy on the field. Lovely guys.

[@AyanKhan-zx9zw]

Yes they remain calm during playing time

[@pranavsarena5075]

Waiting Brendon one of my favourite

[@manojreddy4975]

Best at captainig Beast at bating McCullum is too good for cricket

[@venkataramanapn7656]

Tiger at fielding too.. 😊

[@nandakumaranvith5055]

don't forget about his keeping

[@kavyansh.5678]

captainig? captaincy

[@wheeloflife17]

25 questions with Hardik pandya. Question 1 : "aaj tu kya karke aaya"?

[@hundumiji8358]

😂😂😂

[@priyanshshrivastava7006]

Ans = activity like Jonny sins

[@santhosh_se5476]

😂😂😂🤣

[@shyamshirgare5837]

Op

[@utkarshakarki6015]

😂😂

[@blkh7582]

Heartiest respect to you Brendon McCullum Sir . May you live a long & healthy life . Love U

[@nadeemshah2070]

Brendon mccullum a great team man great captain n a wonderful person miss u bazz new Zealand cricket still needs u

[@qadirhussain6525]

Bazz looks like a Hollywood actor

[@Anki_049]

He has a swag of his own..The coolest and the most suave cricketer🔥💖

[@void4993]

wow, you look so cute lady 😍

[@shreenjandutta]

One of the best New Zealand captain to ever grace the game of cricket along with Stephen Fleming Man I wish New Zealand won that 2015 world cup They deserved it 😞

[@sindhuvarathra6447]

I think south africa deserved more...

[@harshsinghaniya9672]

this video uploaded 2 hours ago,your comment is 1day old!wtf?

[@PJGamingcodmobile]

@@harshsinghaniya9672 Illuminati confirmed

[@saitama2508]

@@sindhuvarathra6447 but sa has been disappointing everyone from a long time...nz deserved it

[@harshsinghaniya9672]

@Kabir Samsi what?!

[@adityaghoshal1548]

Diplomacy could've been an alternative career path for the great man.

[@mohdkaifgourak4585]

Right

[@tarunkumarsi]

Bro iwas going to say that. Most answers were damn diplomatic 😂😂😂😂

[@vonkleist4068]

Holy fuck. That was in my head too

[@brucemendis2952]

Absolutely.

[@jatin_1512]

It's for almost many people who did 25 questions with Cricinfo.. Not only Mccullum.. Diplomatic answers are expected anyway

[@nishantjain4733]

He idolises his wife Such a good man ! Damn shes lucky to have a man like Baz

[@yoursufferer8794]

I would never love cricket so much if this man was not there! An all-rounder... Furious batsman, spectacular fielder and an amazing keeper!

[@Souravvvv11]

His fielding was a motivation itself

[@StenoWithRAJ]

I loved how well he elaborated each of his answers Gem of a gentleman

[@omkarsridhar14]

So nice to see that Brendon still remembered that instance against Sri Lanka and continues to apologize for it after all these years.

[@picatus]

Really I too was following that...great gesture

[@AhmadKhan-du9qz]

His words for his wife are ❤️

[@shreenjandutta]

Kane Williamson and Brendon Mccullum are such contrasting characters but united by their humbleness and awe-inspiring captaincy

[@aliimran4711]

Such a humble and a nice guy....the way he praised his wife was beautiful

[@anshumoymukherjee9217]

Love Brendon McCullum 💜💜

[@sheebajeyakumar254]

He's an absolute Legend mate

[@sportslife3652]

Loved Brendon McCullum for as long as I've known about him. One of New Zealand's GOATs. :)

[@ShanawazAmir]

He is a great player with a great heart 😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@davecruise5724]

Such a genuine cricket player 😍

[@samarpanghosh71]

7:34 goosebumps moment 🥺

[@yuvrajahuja1857]

He is a Fearless legend

[@Cricketismydrugtanvirbhaiismyd]

Same as ab and gyale

[@fazlerabbi3093]

4:04 what a great sportsmanship! respect.

[@uniquelife7225]

His dedication while chasing the ball to save the boundary will be irreplaceable , no one could be as competitive as him in that aspect ❤️❤️🇮🇳

[@StenoWithRAJ]

Answer to question no 10 increased my respect for him 🙌🏻

[@rajajiraju5861]

7:09 India is the soul of cricket

[@danusams]

Love this guy! What a player and what a human being!!!

[@TheCricketPirate]

4:21 still remembers and regrets it and this is why kiwis are amazing!

[@sauravsarmah2077]

Unbiased answers everytime. Such a great player and an incredible human being :)

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[@akashbehera2618]

Absolutely fearless Baz. I still remember those ramp shots off Shaun Tait.

[@rajab4187]

O i can't forget the days when opened the innings with Guptil in 2015 wcup Absolute greatness to watch

[@rakibahmed9813]

Respect from Bangladesh 😍❤🇧🇩

[@HarshSharma-pt5br]

From india also

[@ferosekhan2389]

@@HarshSharma-pt5br Vai Gali mat do...Wo Bhi Hamare India ko Gali Denge..

[@HarshSharma-pt5br]

@@ferosekhan2389 maine kab di bhai

[@ashrafsamiu7585]

Bangladeshi people love good people of india..but at the same time we hate some ugly creature of india who use some abuse word about islam&Bangladesh...

[@HarshSharma-pt5br]

@@ashrafsamiu7585 what your mean

[@nikhil1651998]

one of the most loved cricketer all over the world, specially in India after AB, Steyn & Starc. ❤️

[@adeebmustofa7983]

One of the best captain for Kwee's. I wish New Zealand could won the 2015 world cup atleast for him. They deserve it but bad luck😑

[@tonymontana8055]

Yeah, and also 2019 world cup

[@gyeltshen23]

Brendon mccullum best n best 🙏 Lot’s of love 4m Nepal 🇳🇵

[@techkichdytamil7510]

Like the video just for the answer he gave to the last question. Many would have easily said some memorable matches won by their country, but Baz chose the real best. Hats off Baz!!!

[@sanjaysivaraman4223]

Brendon may be 2nd foreign player to be most loved by Indian's 💓1st being ABD💓Brendon scripted the IPL with his century in the 1st match of the 1st IPL season 💓I still remember his innings...wish he could played a great knock in 2015 final..😊

[@arifgdg]

Who's here after seeing his recent World Cup 2019 predictions??

[@gamingwithfm1280]

Me

[@ahmadnaeem4415]

Poor

[@tahahaidery3696]

The best espn cricinfo interview ever 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️!!

[@sabahatfatima1415]

He certainly explains his answers And is really sensible

[@rockysridhar]

half the batsman's regardless which ever country they are from, all love sir viv richards

[@ajitkumarkhandual]

Brendon McCullum you are a legend🙏🙏🙏 l have a huge respect for you. I love the way you bat and you are the best fielder l have ever seen in my life. Such a whole hearted cricketer..god of aggressive batting🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@pranavyadav769]

One of my favourite player. Miss you bazz.

[@lokeshwar8711]

Mccullum, a huge fan from india Please come back to csk

[@brendon5856]

One of the most explosive batsman ever 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@DaRk-gi8qr]

#12 one moment he like to in his career redo? Such a gentleman ♥

[@SATYAMKUMAR-fo8qn]

One of the most stylish player of all time.

[@RahulSharma-vc4fq]

1:09 smart answer.. 👌👌

[@sadiasadia722]

Question 10. Is marvelous. Really nice. My all time favourite player.

[@ashutoshdeshmukh8712]

My favorite player of history love from India sir !

[@maskerop5645]

After 10 Years I Will Be In This Show And If He Asks Me The Question That Who Was Your Cricketing Idol I Will Answer The Great Baz. #PositiveVibes

[@thivakar5300]

👌👍

[@tanvir5350]

Whats your name

[@tanvir5350]

I asked because i also want to become a cricketer and lift world cup for india my name is TANVEER

[@maskerop5645]

My Name Is Rajat!

[@saaarim7240]

Masker Op how'd you know you will be here? 😂

[@beupgrade224]

Miss u legend

[@museruse1]

3:15 Trick answer.. he can already fly! 😛

[@sumitdhiman4416]

2:10 We got to know in 2019 WC Semi's. 😣

[@razer627]

One of the best captain I have ever seen..

[@sachinpatara3623]

My favourite player is brendon Mccullum best of luck

[@filosvjohn]

Question no 12 came in and he just earned all respect in the world. Pure Class.

[@justtoobored7]

#17 I thought he would answer Tom cruise

[@opodeshbinadnan6686]

my idol sir brendon maccullam

[@YogeshKumar-oi5zq]

25 questions also with virat kohli, rohit sharma ,ms dhoni,ab deviliars ,

[@vyjayanthi47]

I liked this comment for MS Dhoni only

[@MannanGoel]

@@vyjayanthi47 Does this even make sense?

[@nishilbright2007]

That 158 is always LEGENDARY.. WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

[@zoobihanif2193]

yeah ... 158 in ct 17 😂😂👎

[@nathanielalex8168]

@@zoobihanif2193? Asia Cup 🤣🤣👌👌🐖

[@mrweird14]

"INDIA IS SOUL OF CRICKET"

[@mahinkhan4291]

please make this video 25 question with Chris Gayle

[@beingmanish491]

Still remember that very first IPL Match where this super talented Legendary wicket keeper Batsman smashed the ball all round the stadium.

[@saumyasigdel4951]

He is a great guy

[@sazzadOn]

Love you Buzz

[@yatscool]

Oh my god.. I've never seen a more humble cricketer than brendon