5 memorable performances in farewell Tests

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum chose just about the perfect way to bid farewell to international cricket by scoring a blistering world record 54-ball century against Australia in the 2nd Test of the Trans-Tasman series.The Kiwis were struggling at one stage when they were reduced to 74 for 4 in their 1st innings. However, McCullum produced a masterclass in counter-attacking batting on a lively pitch to propel them to 253 for 5 and they ended up with 370 on the board.In the past, Test cricket has seen quite a few instances of players coming up with impressive performances in their final game. Here are 5 of the most memorable ones:

#5 Nasser Hussain

Nasser Hussain ended his career with a match-winning century

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain played a solid hand for his team in his final Test as he scored an unbeaten century in a memorable victory against New Zealand. It was the 1st Test of a 3-match series between the two sides and England needed 282 to win.

With Trescothick and Butcher falling early, the English were in a spot of bother at 35 for 2. However, Hussain came in and stitched together a handy 108-run partnership with Andrew Strauss that took the team to a better position.

After Strauss was dismissed, Nasser Hussain took the mantle of winning the match for England in his hands and scored 103 not out as they won by 7 wickets. It turned out to be a brilliant end for one of England’s finest leaders.