Veteran batsman Ross Taylor will retire from international cricket at the end of New Zealand’s domestic session, bringing to light the journey that began in March 2006 against the West Indies in an ODI at Napier.
A Upcoming Against Bangladesh :-
Ending speculations of his future playing, the 37-year-old on Thursday (December 30) backed that the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh will be his last among New Zealand whites.
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He will not play the extra K Tests against South Africa and will be out later in the summer with six ODIs against Australia and the Netherlands.
Ross Taylor’s last Test will be at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch and will take him to 112, joining Daniel Vettori for the most Tests played by a New Zealand cricketer.
The Incredibly Lucky :-
“It’s been an amazing journey and I feel incredibly fortunate to be an ambassador for my country for as long as I have,” Taylor said in a statement.
“It’s been a privilege to play with and against some of the game’s greats and make so many memories and friendships along the way.
“But all good things must come to an end and the timing seems right for me. I want to thank my family, friends, and everyone who has supported me in getting me to this foundation.
There will be plenty of time for more thanks—reflections on you and later in the season—but for now, I want all of my energy and focus to be on preparing and performing for the Black Caps this summer.”
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Taylor, who became the first international player to appear in 100 games in each of the three formats, finished with a plethora of New Zealand records. His total runs (18,074), appearances (445), and centuries (40) across all records are the most for any New Zealand cricketer.
He added silverware to his stellar CV by scoring a winning run in the first-ever World Test Championship final against India in Southampton earlier this year.
He was accompanied by captain Kane Williamson at the other end during one of the high points of New Zealand cricket, who paid tribute to Taylor.
He is a World-Class Player :-
Kane Williamson said, “Ross has been at the core of the team for so long and can be extremely proud to have brought the game to a good place in this country.” “He is a world-class player, our best with the bat for so long and it is a pleasure to be involved in so many partnerships with him personally.
“We’ve shared some really cool moments together – the recent World Test Championship final which was really really special. As a senior player and a leader in the group, he’s been a wonderful support person to me, especially In the field. Being able to tap into your feeling.
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“It is a really exciting time for Ross Taylor to reflect on the many unique opportunities he has throughout his career and I know everyone is looking forward to sharing the opportunities with him as he is a great asset to this team. Special player.”
