Ross Taylor retires: From most runs to most appearances for NZ, ten BIG records held by batter

A comrehensive list of key Ross Taylor achievements on cricket field.

Zee Media Bureau | Dec 30, 2021, 09:54 AM IST

Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor says he will retire from international cricket after the current domestic season. He will certainly go as NZ's best batter ever across formats. And number tell us the reason why. Here are ten records that reveal his greatness.

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Highest Test score in Australia by a visiting player

Highest Test score in Australia by a visiting player

There's been 432 Tests played in Australia and Ross Taylor has the highest Test score in Australia by a visiting player. He scored 290 at Perth in 2015. (Source: Twitter)

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Most runs for NZ in ODIs

Most runs for NZ in ODIs

Ross Taylor has most runs for New Zealand in ODIs. He has scored a total of  8581 runs in 233 ODIs. (Source: Twitter)

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Most ODI 100s for NZ

Most ODI 100s for NZ

Taylor has slammed a total of 21 centuries in ODIs, the most for any New Zealand batter. (Source: Twitter)

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Most 100s for NZ in international cricket

Most 100s for NZ in international cricket

Not jusr ODIs, Ross Taylor has most hundreds for New Zealand in international cricket across all formats. He has 21 ODI tons and 19 Test tons. He will surely like to add to the numbers. (Source: Twitter)

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Most appearances for NZ in international cricket

Most appearances for NZ in international cricket

Ross Taylor has represented New Zealand 445 times on the field. This is some achievement and tells a thing or two about longevity in his career. (Source: Twitter)  

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Most catches for NZ by a fielder in international cricket

Most catches for NZ by a fielder in international cricket

Ross was a safe catcher and an outstanding fielder. He has so far taken 346 catches in international cricket, which is the most grabbed by a Kiwi in international cricket. (Source: Twitter) 

 

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Played 100 Tests for NZ

Played 100 Tests for NZ

Ross Taylor has played 100 Tests for Black Caps. He is one of only four New Zealanders to play 100 Tests. Others are Daniel Vettori (112), Stephen Fleming (111), and Brendon McCullum (101). Taylor has played in 110. He will play two more before retiring. (Source: Twitter)

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100 international appearances in each of the three formats

100 international appearances in each of the three formats

Ross Taylor has played 100 matches minimum in each of the three formats and is the first player from any country to achieve this milestone. (Source: Twitter)

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Most runs for NZ in Tests

Most runs for NZ in Tests

Ross Taylor has scored 7584 runs in Test cricket, which is the most by any New Zealand batter in this format. (Source: Twitter)

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World Test Championship winner

World Test Championship winner

The only ICC title that Ross Taylor has won is the ICC World Test Championship with New Zealand, beating India. He hit the winning runs in that WTC final. (Source: Twitter) 

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