Ross Taylor retires from international cricket

New Zealand’s terrific cricketer, Ross Taylor has announced his retirement from international cricket leaving many hearts broken behind.

He will put a full stop to his international test career playing his last Test match versus Bangladesh. Whereas, he will bow at the limited-over cricket playing ODIs versus Australia and Netherland in February and March.

Taylor took it to Twitter to reveal the shocking news on Thursday. He wrote,

“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 honor to represent my country #234”

Taylor played his first ODI in 2006 versus West Indies and played T20I later in the same year against Sri Lanka. He played his first Test a year later against South Africa.

Taylor said he would remain available for Central Districts until the end of the season before making a decision on whether to continue playing domestic cricket.

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