Brendon McCullum

 Brendon McCullum is a former professional cricketer from New Zealand who is considered one of the greatest cricketing talents to have emerged from the country. He was born on September 27, 1981, in Dunedin, New Zealand. McCullum is known for his aggressive batting style, outstanding fielding skills, and leadership qualities. McCullum made his debut for the New Zealand cricket team in 2002 in a Test match against South Africa. He played as a wicketkeeper-batsman and later transitioned to a top-order batsman. He was known for his fearless and attacking approach with the bat, often taking on bowlers and putting pressure on opposition teams. One of McCullum's most memorable achievements came in 2015, when he was appointed captain of the New Zealand cricket team for the ICC Cricket World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. Under his leadership, New Zealand reached the final of the tournament for the first time in their history. McCullum's aggressive captaincy and his ability to lead from the front as a batsman were widely praised during the tournament. McCullum had a successful career in all formats of the game, but he was particularly known for his exploits in Twenty20 cricket. He played for several domestic and international teams in various T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League IPL, where he represented the Kolkata Knight Riders, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, and Chennai Super Kings. He later went on to captain the Gujarat Lions in the IPL.