Adnan Akmal playing in wicket-keeping gear borrowed from McCullum
January 16th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANIWellington, Jan 16(ANI): Pakistan wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal had to borrow wicket-keeping gear from his New Zealand counterpart, Brendon McCullum, as he was called to join Pakistan’s Test squad at the last minute.
Sky Sports commentator Craig MacMillan revealed on air that Adnan was rushed out of the country in such a hurry that he did not have enough time to pack all his equipment.
He was asked to replace his brother Kamran, who was not sanctioned by the Pakistan Cricket Board to play on the New Zealand tour, the Daily Times reports.
Following his brother’s advice to speak to McCullum once he arrived in New Zealand, Adnan went to the player, who promptly lent him his equipment.
McCullum’s helping gesture was so greatly appreciated that Adnan gave him a bat out of gratitude.
Unfortunately, McCullum cannot play with the gifted bat, as its brand conflicts with his sponsorship. (ANI)
- New Zealand elect to bat against Pakistan - Mar 08, 2011
- Pakistan routs 'self-destructing' Kiwis by 10 wickets to win Hamilton Test - Jan 09, 2011
- Pakistan on top after day one of Wellington Test against Kiwis - Jan 15, 2011
- Taylor, Oram plunder Pakistan (Lead) - Mar 08, 2011
- McCullum, Taylor take New Zealand to 358/6 (Lead) - Mar 13, 2011
- Pakistan elect to field against New Zealand - May 08, 2010
- McCullum likely to play as top order bat for Kiwis in India tour - Oct 25, 2010
- McCullum needs surgery to repair right knee cartilage tear - Mar 20, 2011
- McCullum's captaincy ambition soars again - Feb 15, 2011
- Kamran has been supportive throughout my career, says Adnan Akmal - Jan 14, 2011
- New Zealand crush Pakistan, roar back into World Cup (Intro Roundup, correcting first para) - Mar 09, 2011
- New Zealand roar back with crushing defeat of Pakistan (Roundup) - Mar 09, 2011
- Brendon McCullum quits keeper's role, wants to open for Kiwis in tests - Jul 23, 2010
- Black Caps move power hitters down the order for ODI against Pak - Jan 21, 2011
- Black Caps set bench mark for batting powerplay - Mar 14, 2011
Tags: adnan, brother, conflicts, counterpart, craig, gesture, gratitude, hurry, kamran, lent, macmillan, pakistan cricket board, sky sports, sponsorship, sports commentator, test squad, wellington, wicket, wicketkeeper