Cricket: McCullum relishing NSW opportunity

SYDNEY - Brendon McCullum says he feels honoured and privileged to get the opportunity to play for New South Wales in Saturday's Twenty-20 final clash against Victoria at ANZ Stadium.

The 27-year-old New Zealand international will become the first overseas player to play for the Blues since former Pakistan captain Imran Khan in 1984 and he said his move had been met with approval across the Tasman.

"Any time a New Zealander gets the chance to play in Australia is held in high regard at home and it is a great honour for me to be here," he said.

"I'm really looking forward to the challenge and it can only be good for the game of cricket when players from around the world get to play together."

McCullum admitted he is under pressure to perform at the top of the order but he is relishing the challenge.

"There us little bit of pressure from my point of view but there is going to be a great crowd, and a great occasion and I can't wait to get out there."

McCullum also said he will be donating his match fee for the game to his province's Otago Cricket Association.

- AAP