Ross Taylor Retires – NZ vs BAN LIVE: New Zealand cricket great Ross Taylor has announced his retirement. Taylor via a tweet confirmed this summer will be his last for the Black Caps. The announcement will mark the end of a remarkable 16-year international career for Taylor – Follow New Zealand vs Bangladesh Test Series LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
“Today I’m announcing my retirement from international cricket at the conclusion of the home summer, two more tests against Bangladesh, and six odi’s against Australia & the Netherlands. Thank you for 17 years of incredible support. It’s been an honour to represent my country”, said Taylor in the tweet
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Ross Taylor Retires: End of era for New Zealand, just on eve of NZ vs BAN test Ross Taylor announces his retirement
NZ vs BAN LIVE – Taylor is the the Black Caps’ highest test and one-day international runscorer. The 37-year-old has been a mainstay in the Black Caps batting order since making his debut in 2006, amassing a plethora of records and achievements, most notably rising to the top of New Zealand’s runs scoring (18,074) and appearances (445) charts.
He has played 110 test matches and has scored 7585 runs.
In ODI’s he has represented Kiwis in 233 internationals and has scored 8576 runs.
Ross Taylor Retires: Now with just two days out before the first test against Bangladesh at Mount Maunganui he would hang up his boots at season’s end.
He will play the two-test series against Bangladesh, but not the subsequent tests against South Africa in February, and complete his glittering Black Caps career in ODIs in Australia, and at home against the Netherlands.
Taylor signalled his intentions on the eve of the Black Caps-Bangladesh Walton Test series, starting in Mount Maunganui on Saturday, confirming the two-match series would be his last in the Test whites, before bowing out in the ODIs against Australia and Netherlands later this summer.
Taylor acknowledged it wasn’t an easy decision to make but felt the time was right.
Today I’m announcing my retirement from international cricket at the conclusion of the home summer, two more tests against Bangladesh, and six odi’s against Australia & the Netherlands. Thank you for 17 years of incredible support. It’s been an honour to represent my country #234 pic.twitter.com/OTy1rsxkYp
— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) December 29, 2021
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New Zealand coach Gary Stead said Taylor unquestionably in one of the country’s greatest players.
“Ross has always been a hugely respected member of the side and we’re thankful for his contributions to the Black Caps over an incredible career,” Stead said.
“His skills and temperament as a batsman have been world-class and his ability to perform at such a high level for so long speaks volumes of his longevity and professionalism.”
Williamson also praised the achievements of his long-time batting partner.
“Ross has been at the core of the side for so long and can be extremely proud of having brought the game in this country to a better place,” Williamson said.
“He’s a world-class player, our best with the bat over such a long period of time and personally it’s been a pleasure to be involved in so many partnerships with him across the formats.
“We’ve shared some pretty cool moments together, most recently the World Test Championship final which was obviously really special.”
New Zealand beat India by eight wickets in the test championship final in June.
