McCullum dedicates innings to Hughes

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum says the late Phillip Hughes was on his mind throughout a record-breaking innings during the third Test against Pakistan.

McCullum was dismissed for 202 on the third day of the Test in Sharjah, having resumed on 153 after racing to the fastest Test century by a New Zealander on day two.

Before the start of play on Saturday, he released a written statement paying tribute to former Australian opening batsman Phillip Hughes, who died this week after being struck by a bouncer during a domestic game in Sydney.

McCullum says the Test and even his own performance were of secondary importance.

"Our focus at the moment is not on our performances, it is all about Phil," McCullum said.

"We are heartbroken for Phil's family, Greg, Virginia, Megan and Jason. No one should go through what you guys are going through right now.

"We are reaching out to Phil's family, Michael Clark and the Australian boys, medical staff, fans, all who have been affected by Phil's passing."

The statement said the players also felt for Sean Abbott, the bowler who struck Hughes in the Sheffield Shield game.

McCullum is a former team-mate of Hughes, the pair having opened together at Twenty20 level for New South Wales.

McCullum's innings was his third double-century of the year but he showed little emotion as he passed various milestones, including when he passed 200 with a towering straight six.

Both teams abandoned the second day's play on Thursday after learning Hughes had died.

They wore black armbands and observed a minute silence on Friday as a mark of respect for the 25-year-old.