Brendon McCullum lauded Mohammed Siraj's match-winning performance in the fifth Test, acknowledging his fighting spirit. He described the series as an enthralling contest, highlighting the intense physical and mental demands on both teams. McCullum felt a 2-2 draw was a fair result, praising the players' resilience throughout the grueling five-match series, which he considered an 'unbelievable spectacle'.
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