West Indies legend Viv Richards has extended congratulations to Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum for breaking the record for the fastest century in the history of Test cricket.McCullum was sensational on day one of the second test against Australia, getting to 100 in just 54 deliveries before eventually being dismissed for 145 from only 79 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
The record prior to that was shared between Richards and Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq on 56 balls.
“Let me take this opportunity to congratulate Brendon,” he said. “I’ve been a great fan of you for many years. Well done on your achievement.
“If there was going to be an individual who you would have liked to have surpassed whatever you would have achieved in life, certainly it would be you.”
Richards’ 56-ball Test century was in the second innings against England at the St John’s ground in Antigua in 1986.
The innings included seven fours and seven sixes and propelled the West Indies to a 240-run victory and 5-0 series sweep. (Sportsmax.com)