Brendon McCullum retirement: How cricket fraternity reacted to the news

New Delhi: Cricket's one of the most finest and aggressive batsman Brendon McCullum, is set to retire from international cricket in February.

The 34-year-old New Zealand batsman has confirmed his last outing for the Black Caps will be against Australia in February.

The Kiwis play Australia in a two-match Test series.

McCullum has played 99 Test matches and will cross the three-figure mark against Australia to highlight a remarkable career for his country.

He has been one of the most finest cricketer with emphatic capability with bat, gloves and fielding. McCullum has also been a proven leader for New Zealand and a great servant of cricket.

Only 34 years of age still, one wonders he could have played a little longer.

Here are the reactions of cricket fraternity on McCullum's retirment to take place in February.

Congratulations Brendon McCullum, a great role model & game changer as a batsman & captain. #McCullumRetirement @BLACKCAPS — Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) December 22, 2015

Brendon McCullum's decision to retire in February is huge setback for NZ. Terrific player and inspirational captain.... — Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 22, 2015

Brendon McCullum has been good for cricket and he has enriched it. In doing so he has raised the esteem his country's cricket is held in. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 22, 2015

So @MccullumNathan and Brendon McCullum retire in the same season! #congratulations #greatservants — Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) December 22, 2015