McCullum to sue over captaincy row

New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum said Friday he plans to sue former player John Parker for defamation over allegations surrounding his appointment as skipper late last year.
McCullum, 31, took over from Ross Taylor in controversial circumstances in December, prompting criticism of both the new captain and national coach Mike Hesson from sections of the New Zealand cricketing community.
A nine-page report leaked to media this month made accusations about how McCullum came to win the top job.
In a statement issued through his lawyers, McCullum said he believed Parker, a 62-year-old former Test batsman, wrote the document and he will file proceedings in court next week seeking a retraction of the claims.