Brendon McCullum responds to Michael Vaughan speaking against New Zealand’s performance in Australia

Brendon McCullum responds to Michael Vaughan: Former Kiwi captain was optimistic about his country’s prospects in the second Test.

During the fourth day of the first Test of the ongoing New Zealand’s tour of Australia in Perth, New Zealand have lost half their side in a daunting 468-run chase.

After Australia declared their second innings at 217/9 in 69.1 overs, their bowlers made early inroads into the New Zealand’s innings by dismissing opening batsman Jeet Raval (1) and captain Kane Williamson (14).

At tea on the fourth day, the visitors have lost five wickets including veteran batsman Ross Taylor (22). With four sessions (two twilight sessions) remaining in the match, only a herculean task can save the match for the Kiwis.

Brendon McCullum responds to Michael Vaughan

Considering the potency of this Australian cricket team in home Tests, former England captain Michael Vaughan took to social media platform Twitter to highlight the same.

However, Vaughan not considering New Zealand as a competitive side for this format in Australia didn’t go down well with former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum. While the 38-year old admitted to New Zealand being on the verge of losing this match, he was optimistic about their chances in the next Test.

It was at the same time that former Australia opening batsman Mark Waugh criticized the visitors for not having a specialist spinner. Giving a fitting reply to Waugh, McCullum pointed out how the same bowling attack has made New Zealand won in Sri Lanka and UAE.

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