Former New Zealand and current Brisbane Heat skipper Brendon McCullum has revealed which of Kane Williamson or Chris Lynn he’d prefer as an opening partner in Twenty20s – with some entertaining reasoning behind his choice.
McCullum, who has been spending time at home in New Zealand before the start of the Caribbean Premier League next month, made a guest appearance on New Zealand Rugby’s All Blacks podcast last week.
“That’s a terrible question,” McCullum laughed. “That’s like asking which is your favourite son or favourite daughter.”
McCullum and Williamson batted together seven times in T20Is for New Zealand, averaging 31, while McCullum and Lynn have forged a reputation as the most exciting partnership in Australian T20 cricket with their exploits for Brisbane in the KFC Big Bash.
“So Kane, he would be ultimate person for your daughter to marry, if that makes sense. Absolutely love him and he’s a genius cricketer,” he said.
“Chris Lynn is the fella you want to be having a beer with at the pub after the races and he’s a ripping fella as well and he hits the ball miles.
“I’d say Chris Lynn… don’t take any offence Kane!”
