Ross Taylor has stated that he will retire from international cricket at the end of the current domestic season. Taylor will miss the Black Caps‘ test series against South Africa. He will play one-day internationals against Australia in February and the Netherlands in late March and early April at home.
The forthcoming series against Bangladesh serves as his final Test before the ODIs against Australia and the Netherlands. Taylor’s last match for New Zealand will be the fourth ODI against the Netherlands on April 4 in his hometown of Hamilton.
Retirement Announcement
Taylor, 37, has 110 Test caps and is the top run-scorer for New Zealand in both Tests and ODIs.
In March 2006, he made his international debut in an ODI against the West Indies, and in November 2007, he played his maiden Test against South Africa. In Perth, he had his best score of 290 against Australia.
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Ross Taylor Achivement
Taylor was at the crease with Kane Williamson when New Zealand won the World Test Championship.
Earlier this year had previously shown interest in playing in the 2023 World Cup but has opted to call it a day and will not be available for the Tests against South Africa later this season.
Taylor has been New Zealand’s mainstay since his test debut in 2007, scoring 7,584 runs at an average of 44.87 in 110 appearances.
He is one of just four New Zealanders to play in 100 tests, and he also owns the country’s records for one-day international runs (8,581) and centuries (21), as well as being the first player in the world who will participate in 100 international matches across all forms.
Gary Stead, New Zealand’s head coach, showered admiration on Taylor, stating that he will be missed after he leaves. He also said that their senior hitter is determined to finish the season on a good note.
During their Test tour of India, Taylor struggled to get his bat to the ball. As talk about his retirement mounted, the great batsman only managed 20 runs in four innings in India. The 37-year-old, on the other hand, will be trying to put all of his knowledge to good use and ensure that his final dance is as memorable as his career.
What Now for New Zealand?
New Zealand will be without captain Kane Williamson for the Two-Test series against Bangladesh, which begins on January 1 in Mount Maunganui. Tom Latham will lead the team, but the return of Trent Boult and Neil Wagner will give them a major boost in terms of dominating the visitors.
New Zealand’s standout spinner Ajaz Patel was dropped after making history by taking all ten wickets in an innings in the second Test against India in Mumbai.
On the other hand, Bangladesh will need all of its guts and drive to survive New Zealand’s speed threat without their great all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
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