WELLINGTON: Ross Taylor, one of New Zealand’s all-time great batsmen, is retiring from international cricket. Taylor announced her retirement on social media.
Taylor will retire from Test cricket in the series against Bangladesh in New Zealand. He will then retire from ODIs after playing against Australia and the Netherlands.
Taylor, New Zealand’s loyal batsman, is ending his 16 – year career. Taylor, 37, will play his last international on April 4 in Hamilton.
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
Taylor, who has scored the most runs in Tests and ODIs for New Zealand, first wore the Kiwis shirt in 2006. Taylor scored over 7,000 runs in Tests and ODIs for New Zealand.
Taylor scored 7585 runs in 110 Tests at an average of 44.36, scoring 19 centuries. The highest score is 290. Taylor played 233 ODIs and scored 8576 runs at an average of 48.18. He also scored 21 centuries. Taylor has also scored the most ODI centuries for New Zealand. The highest score is 181. Taylor also scored 1909 runs in 102 Twenty20 matches.
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