Ross Taylor grew as a key figure for New Zealand across formats in his 16-year old career and left behind an inspiring legacy.
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Ross Taylor made his foray into the New Zealand team at a time when there were notable departures in the batting-line up. He earned his first national cap in 2006 and was the fulcrum of the New Zealand batting line-up across formats due to his aggressive intent and match-winning capabilities.
The New Zealand great made significant contributions to the Test team, especially on the home soil, and was a part of their World Cup squad which reached the finals. He also showed that he can adapt to the game quickly as cricket moved towards the T20 format.
Taylor announced his plans to retire, last year, through a social media post and made his last international appearance against the Netherlands in the third ODI at the Seddon Park, Hamilton on April 4, 2022.
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Taylor made his Test debut against South Africa in Johannesburg on November 8, 2007. He played 112 matches in the longest format of the game at an average of 44.66 which included 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. He holds the highest score of 290.
He ranks sixth in the list of most fours (43) in an innings, tenth in most catches (163) in career, third in most innings (58) before a duck. The Kiwi, moreover, has over 5000 runs and 50 fielding dismissals to his name besides picking up three wickets.
Taylor made his ODI debut against the West Indies in Napier on March 1, 2006. He went on to score 8607 runs at an average of 47.55 in 236 matches which included 21 centuries and 51 half-centuries. He has the highest score of an unbeaten 181.
He ranks second in the list of most consecutive hundreds in an innings (3), second in consecutive half-centuries in an innings (6), sixth in fastest to 8000 runs (203), second in most catches in an innings (4) and scored over 5000 runs with 50 fielding dismissals.
Taylor made his T20I record against Sri Lanka at Wellington on December 22, 2006. He played 102 matches and scored 1560 runs at an average of 26.15 with seven half-centuries. He has the highest score of 63.
He ranks eighth in the list of most catches in a career (46) and eighth in most matches in career (102).
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