Ross Taylor

Ross Taylor Biography

Few batsmen in world cricket can hit the ball as long or hard as Luteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor. He made his debut at a time when New Zealand were in the mire of mediocrity, and soon emerged as one of their leading batsmen; a role he performs till date. One of the most explosive batsmen in modern cricket, Taylor has the ability to tear any bowling apart, especially when he gets those shots between mid-wicket and fine-leg going.

Inconsistency has been the one thing stopping Taylor from being a truly great batsman, but the flashes of brilliance have been unmistakable; there was the 138 off 104 balls against Australia at Hamilton; the 113 off 127 against India at Bangalore; the 154 not out off 176 against England at Old Trafford; the astonishing 124-ball 131 against Pakistan at Pallekele in World Cup 2011; and of course, his crowning glory: 217 not out off 319 balls at Dunedin. Surprisingly, barring the World Cup knock, none of these innings resulted in a New Zealand victory.

There had been a brief tussle with Brendon McCullum when Taylor had to relinquish captaincy, but the pair did an excellent job of getting along together and provide the much-needed blend of experience at the top.

Taylor is also a dangerous T20 batsman, especially when he turns out in Royal Challengers Bangalore red and gold, for whom he won many a tight match. However since shifting to Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Daredevils, and Pune Warriors India, his form has waned somewhat.

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Ross Taylor Batting & Fielding Averages

Career	M	In	R	NO	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	105	183	7379	22	290	45.83	12339	59.80	19	34	899	53	155	0
ODIs	234	217	8581	39	181*	48.20	10288	83.40	21	51	712	146	139	0
T20s	102	94	1909	21	63	26.15	1560	122.3	0	7	121	71	46	0
World Cup	34	31	1009	3	131*	36.03	1368	73.75	1	6	77	17	11	0

Ross Taylor Bowling Averages

Career	M	B	R	W	Avg	EC	SR	5WI	10WM	BBI	BBM
Test	105	96	48	2	24.00	3.000	48.	0	0	2/4	2/4
ODIs	234	42	35	0	--	5.000	--	0	0	0/2	0/2
T20s	102	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
World Cup	34	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--		0/2

Ross Taylor Career statistics

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