Ross Taylor to retire from international cricket

New Zealand middle order batter Ross Taylor announced on Thursday (December 30) he will retire from international cricket at the end of the home summer.

The three ODIs against Netherlands at home will be his last outing in an New Zealand kit.

He made the announcement on Twitter.

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 honour to represent my country #234.”

“It`s been an amazing journey and I feel incredibly fortunate to have represented my country for as long as I have,” the former captain said in a statement.

“It`s been such a privilege to play with and against some of the greats of the game and to have created so many memories and friendships along the way.

“But all good things must come to an end and the timing feels right for me.”

Taylor hit the winning runs as New Zealand beat India to claim the inaugural World Test Championship in Southampton this year but speculation over his career has grown since a recent rough patch in India where he failed to surpass 11 runs in four innings.