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Ross Taylor

Taylor has been New Zealand's unsung hero over the years, delivering when it has most mattered. He has over 6000 runs in Test cricket and 7000 runs in ODI cricket. He has 17 Test tons and 19 ODI tons at an average of 46 in both the formats. He made his ODI debut before playing red ball cricket. The veteran now has been New Zealand's main man upfront. He smashed a ton on his debut when England toured the Blackcaps and scored three fifties in the same series as well. From scoring a masterclass at Manchester with his 154 to a 74 at Lord's, Taylor cemented a place in the Test team despite his unorthodox technique. He was quick to adapt to tracks on different pitches. The explosive batsman has been destructive whenever he's been on song and a pure match winner. The 2019 World Cup could be his swansong as he would aim to go out on a high. He has played in lucrative T20 leagues such as the Indian Premier League - Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals & Delhi Daredevils.

Ross Taylor

World Cup in 2023 definitely on radar, says New Zealand's Ross Taylor
Cricket | Nov 24, 2020, 05:14 PM IST
Taylor, 36, though admitted that it would be a challenge to go on for another three years and sign off at the mega-event.
Ross Taylor 'not sure' about playing 2021 T20 World Cup in India
Cricket | Aug 11, 2020, 08:57 PM IST
The ICC had last week postponed this year's T20 World due to the COVID-19 pandemic and handed Australia the rights to host the 2022 edition.
Don't regret it but could've been handled better: Mike Hesson on Ross Taylor captaincy controversy
Cricket | Jul 08, 2020, 11:09 AM IST
Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson opened up on the decision to name Brendon McCullum the captain of the side in 2012.

Share trophy if game is tied, Super Over not needed in ODIs: Ross Taylor
Cricket | Jun 26, 2020, 10:55 AM IST
New Zealand are not exactly Super Over specialists, having lost seven out of eight across formats.
Ross Taylor bags New Zealand Cricket's top honour, wins Sir Richard Hadlee medal
Cricket | May 01, 2020, 08:45 AM IST
For his brilliant performances throughout the award period, Ross Taylor won the Sir Richard Hadlee medal for New Zealand's player of the year.
'We aren't best friends': Brendon McCullum breaks silence on fallout with Ross Taylor
Cricket | Mar 22, 2020, 12:27 PM IST
After veteran Daniel Vettori stepped down from the captaincy role, the things were very complicated in New Zealand cricket board. Taylor and McCullum were in the leading position to take over the captaincy role and the equation between them changed after that.

India vs New Zealand: Ross Taylor becomes first player to play 100 games in all 3 formats
Cricket | Feb 21, 2020, 04:13 AM IST
Taylor completed 100 T20I appearances back in January during the T20I series against India. And has so far played 231 ODI matches for New Zealand and is already the country's leading run-getter in the format with 8570 runs.
Ability to deal with failures is hallmark of good Test player: Ross Taylor
Cricket | Feb 19, 2020, 12:32 PM IST
Ross Taylor will be appearing in his 100th Test on Friday, becoming the first cricketer to make 100 international appearances in all the three formats.
Jasprit Bumrah could trouble us, India's bowling lineup is fantastic: Ross Taylor
Cricket | Feb 19, 2020, 11:48 AM IST
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has said that his side needs to be wary of the Indian bowling attack in the upcoming Test series.

Cricket is not a job, it's something I love doing: Ross Taylor
Sports | Feb 19, 2020, 12:15 PM IST
The star batsman of New Zealand Cricket Team Ross Taylor became 3rd player to reach the 100-match mark in T20Is.
Won't rule out playing 2023 World Cup, says 35-year-old Ross Taylor
Cricket | Feb 18, 2020, 11:30 AM IST
Ross Taylor will become the first cricketer in the world to play 100 international matches in all the three format when New Zealand take on India in the first Test on February 21.
India vs New Zealand: Happy with what I have achieved in my career, says Ross Taylor
Cricket | Feb 14, 2020, 09:53 AM IST
Ross Taylor, who made his debut in 2006, has so far played 99 Tests, 231 ODIs and 100 T20Is and scored more than 17,000 international runs.

Ross Taylor feels happy on his '100th Test Match' achievement
Cricket Ki Baat | Feb 14, 2020, 02:32 PM IST
New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor feeling happy on his "100th Test Match" achievement.
Kohli stays atop ICC ODI rankings for batsmen; Boult replaces Bumrah at the top of bowler's rankings
Cricket | Feb 12, 2020, 02:26 PM IST
Virat Kohli scored just 75 runs from three games in the ODIs against New Zealand but remained on top with 869 rating points in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batsmen.
India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: How Virat Kohli and Co. can keep Ross Taylor quiet at Bay Oval
Cricket | Feb 10, 2020, 08:42 PM IST
Scoring 182 runs in the two matches without being dismissed, Taylor has managed to nullify the absence of big stars to guide New Zealand to the verge of realising a first-ever ODI series whitewash against India.

2nd ODI: New Zealand beat India by 22 runs to seal series 2-0
Sports | Feb 08, 2020, 04:21 PM IST
Revenge, as they say, is a dish best served cold and on a chilly Auckland night, New Zealand defended a total of 273 by restricting India to 251 in 48.3 overs taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
2nd ODI: Jadeja, Saini heroics go in vain as New Zealand beat India by 22 runs to seal series 2-0
Cricket | Feb 08, 2020, 04:09 PM IST
Defending the total, the Kiwi bowlers were right on the money as they dismissed India for 251 in 48.3 overs to hand the visitors their second successive defeat. India had lost the first match by four wickets.
IND vs NZ | Keeping India under 350 gave us a chance: Ross Taylor
Cricket | Feb 05, 2020, 04:40 PM IST
Taylor anchored New Zealand's chase of 348 by scoring a brilliant hundred. He was well supported by Henry Nicholls and stand-in captain Tom Latham as the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
1st ODI: Iyer's maiden ODI ton goes in vain as Taylor's assault powers New Zealand to 4-wicket win
Sports | Feb 05, 2020, 04:25 PM IST
The hosts overhauled the stiff target with 11 balls to spare with the Indian bowlers struggling badly despite having a big total to defend.
1st ODI: Ton-up Taylor overshadows Iyer's maiden century as New Zealand beat India by 4 wickets
Cricket | Feb 05, 2020, 04:10 PM IST
Producing a commanding batting performance, India posted a competitive 347 for four but seasoned Ross Taylor anchored the Kiwi chase with an unbeaten 109-run knock.