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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

1st ODI: Ross Taylor slams 21st century in Hamilton; third against India
Cricket | Feb 05, 2020, 03:41 PM IST
New Zealand star Ross Taylor slammed his 21st ODI century during the first game of the three-match series against India.
We are going into a format that is one of our strengths: Taylor hoping for NZ comeback in ODIs
Cricket | Feb 02, 2020, 07:52 PM IST
Taylor, however, said his side played better cricket than the results suggest though they knew from the beginning that it was going to a be tough task against a strong Indian team.
5th T20I: Ross Taylor enters 100-match club, Rohit Sharma second to play 100 innings
Cricket | Feb 02, 2020, 01:11 PM IST
New Zealand's Ross Taylor became the third player to reach the 100-match mark in T20Is, while Rohit Sharma played his 100th T20I innings in the fifth match of the series.

T20I series against India will test our bowling depth: Ross Taylor
Cricket | Jan 21, 2020, 04:05 PM IST
New Zealand will be without the services of their two premier fast bowlers, Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson.
T20I series against India will test New Zealand's bowling depth, feels Ross Taylor
Cricket | Jan 21, 2020, 03:32 PM IST
Kiwi star batter Ross Taylor feels the upcoming series with India will be a perfect platform for the pacers to showcase their skills and newcomers will have a chance to prove themselves.
Tearful Ross Taylor remembers Martin Crowe after becoming NZ's highest Test run-getter
Cricket | Jan 07, 2020, 10:12 AM IST
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor couldn't hold back his tears as he remembered mentor Martin Crowe after becoming New Zealand's highest Test run-getter.

Ross Taylor surpasses Stephen Fleming to become highest Test run-getter for New Zealand
Cricket | Jan 06, 2020, 10:59 AM IST
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor became the highest Test run-getter for the country, surpassing former captain Stephen Fleming.
D/N Test: Mitchell Starc burst leaves New Zealand reeling on 109/5 vs Australia
Cricket | Dec 13, 2019, 07:08 PM IST
Mitchell Starc ripped through New Zealand’s top order with four wickets to leave the tourists teetering on 109-5 in reply to Australia’s 416 all out in the series-opening day-night test at the Perth Stadium on Friday.
Ross Taylor becomes second New Zealand batsman to score 7000 Test runs
Cricket | Dec 03, 2019, 05:03 PM IST
Overall, Taylor became the 51st batsman to get pass 7,000 runs in Test cricket.

1st T20I: Malinga's record-setting game ends in a loss as New Zealand win by 5 wickets
Cricket | Sep 02, 2019, 08:29 AM IST
New Zealand chased down the target with three balls to spare and five wickets in hand to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand: Ross Taylor leads fightback after Akila Dananjaya's five-for on rain-hit first day
Cricket | Aug 14, 2019, 06:03 PM IST
Akila Dananjaya bowled brilliantly, taking a five-for as rain interrupted the first day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
2019 World Cup: Shorter boundaries can play on Indian spinners' mind, says Ross Taylor ahead of big clash
Cricket | Jun 13, 2019, 08:47 AM IST
Taylor is confident that New Zealand can effectively tackle the wrist spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav.

Inspired by 'Universe Boss', Ross Taylor does not rule out playing in 2023 World Cup
Cricket | May 26, 2019, 07:57 PM IST
At 35, the World Cup 2019 could be Ross Taylor's final WC bow but he says if his body allows he may still be playing in another showpiece event.
World Cup 2019: Warm-up against 'favourites' India a great preparation, says Ross Taylor
Cricket | May 24, 2019, 03:59 PM IST
New Zealand will play their warm-up match against India on May 25, before beginning their campaign on June 1 against Sri Lanka.
New Zealand the first country to announce World Cup 2019 squad; Ross Taylor confirmed to play his fourth tournament
Cricket | Apr 03, 2019, 11:06 AM IST
New Zealand will play India on May 25 and West Indies on May 28 as part of their warm-ups before taking on Sri Lanka on June 1.

Kane Williamson claims Sir Richard Hadlee Medal at the New Zealand Cricket awards
Cricket | Mar 21, 2019, 05:58 PM IST
Kane Williamson also took home the Test Player of the Year award and the Redpath Cup for First-Class Batting awards
ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma reign supreme while Kedar Jadhav reaches career high
Cricket | Mar 17, 2019, 05:00 PM IST
The all-rounders' table continued to be headed by Rashid Khan, but no Indian figures in the top-5.
ICC Test Rankings: Kiwis Neil Wagner and Ross Taylor the biggest gainers in latest update while Virat Kohli rules
Cricket | Mar 13, 2019, 04:52 PM IST
New Zealand's skipper Kane Williamson remains their highest ranked batsman, at the second position in the list led by Indian captain Virat Kohli.
2nd Test: Neil Wagner, Ross Taylor help New Zealand crush Bangladesh in rain-hit game
Cricket | Mar 12, 2019, 11:41 AM IST
Neil Wagner took nine wickets in the match while Ross Taylor smashed a double century as New Zeland beat Bangladesh by an innings and 12 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
2nd Test: Taylor smashes third double ton as New Zealand leave Bangladesh reeling
Cricket | Mar 11, 2019, 02:29 PM IST
Through Taylor's partnerships of 172 with Williamson, who struggled with a shoulder injury, and 216 with Henry Nichols, who made his fifth Test century, the hosts were able to declare at 432-6.