BLACKCAPS batsman/wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum has been shortlisted for “New Zealand’s favourite sporting moment” for the upcoming Halberg Awards.
McCullum proved he’s a world class Twenty20 player when he blasted an unbeaten 116 off 56 balls against Australia at AMI Stadium last February. It is that performance which has secured him a place in this year’s prestigious sports awards.
He was shortlisted, along with seven other nominees, by a panel of Halberg Trust, Sparc and media representatives. However it will be the public who will get to decide the winner of the category.
Cricket fans will have the opportunity to vote for McCullum’s performance from New Year’s Day through http://www.skysport.co.nz/. Voting closes February 10.
Other nominees include Para-Olympian Adam Hall, the All Whites, the Silver Ferns, All Black Israel Dagg and the Kiwis.
Interesting facts about McCullum’s Twenty20 career
- McCullum was recognised with the ICC Twenty20 performance of the year for his performance against Australia
- He also won the fans’ choice award for the performance at the annual New Zealand Cricket Awards
- The 116* included 12 fours and eight sixes.
- His 116* is the second highest individual score in international Twenty20.
- He is the leading international Twenty20 run scorer - he has scored over 1100 international Twenty20 runs.
- McCullum has a strike rate of 128.35
- During his international Twenty20 career, he has scored one century and six half centuries. He has smashed 112 fours and 39 sixes.
