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Taylor couldn't hold back tears as he stood for the national anthem for the last time.

But I'm sure once I retire I'll look back with fond memories of cricket. And a lot of tickets which has distracted me in a good way. It's been a good few days.

It ended with a slog sweep. Sixteen years after beginning one of New Zealand sport's great careers, Luteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor played his final shot i.

The crowd once more stood as Taylor removed his helmet, saluting one another for the final occasion. And then, finally, he watched as Guptill fell from the first ball of the 39th over. As per Taylor's request, he received one last chance to hear the anthem while wearing a silver fern on his chest. He appeared in the mood. Seddon Park was steadily filling with those fortunate enough to eschew work in favour of Kiwi cricket history. Typically, the national anthem is played only before a series' first game, but there was nothing typical about today.

New Zealand great Ross Taylor made only 14 in his final New Zealand innings, but was given a great ovation.

The Black Caps star welled up as he stood with his children and the national anthem played, and left with a grin after being dismissed.

Soon after Young had brought up his ton, Taylor hammered Logan van Beek for a six over wide mid-wicket to the delight of the fans. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Emotional time for Ross Taylor as his kids join him with the Black Caps for the anthems in Hamilton in his final international appearance. Like elite athletes at their peak, our sports journalists are highly trained in the art of news. So we're asking you to support us with more than your attention. Ross Taylor with his children Adelaide, Jonty and Mackenzie during the national anthem in his final game for New Zealand. Beginning of dialog window.

New Zealand wrapped up the series with another straightforward victory over Netherlands this past Saturday, scoring 264/9 before bowling their opponents out to ...

For the past 16 years, fans of New Zealand cricket could feel secure in the knowledge that as long as Ross Taylor was at the crease we were with one shot.

He has scored more runs for the Black Caps than anyone else in our cricket history and has secured his place among our greatest players of all time. Depending on what his team needed him for that day, Taylor could form the unbroken backbone of the Black Caps’ innings and bat season after season, or he could smash opposition teams to pieces with some of the most devastating and combative hits. For the past 16 years, fans of New Zealand cricket could feel secure in the knowledge that as long as Ross Taylor was at the crease we were with one shot.

Black Caps star Ross Taylor welled up as he stood with his children and the national anthem played in Hamilton.

Soon after Young had brought up his ton, Taylor hammered Logan van Beek for a six over wide mid-wicket to the delight of the fans. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Emotional time for Ross Taylor as his kids join him with the Black Caps for the anthems in Hamilton in his final international appearance. Like elite athletes at their peak, our sports journalists are highly trained in the art of news. So we're asking you to support us with more than your attention. Ross Taylor with his children Adelaide, Jonty and Mackenzie during the national anthem in his final game for New Zealand. Beginning of dialog window.

The Black Caps have farewelled Ross Taylor from international cricket with a comprehensive 115 run win over the Netherlands, in the and final one dayer in ...

From winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship to scoring the highest score by a New Zealand batter in Australia, Taylor was a part of several glorious ...

Ross Taylor played his final international game for New Zealand in the third and final ODI against Netherlands on Monday at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Ross Taylor made 14 for New Zealand against the Netherlands in the third one-day international on Monday, coming to the crease and leaving it to a standing ...

He turned toward the changing room for the last time with a faint smile on his face. Guptill made 106 and Young went on to 120 as New Zealand made 333-8. The match was Taylor’s 450th and last for New Zealand before he retires at the end of a 16-year international career.

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor bid adieu to international cricket on Monday (April 4) as he played his final game against The Netherlands at his home ...

The way you reinvented yourself over the years to adapt is an inspiration for all the young kids aspiring to be cricketers. You’ve been a great ambassador of the game Ross! It was wonderful playing against you. The way you reinvented yourself over the years to adapt is an inspiration for all the young kids aspiring to be cricketers. Among his achievements was winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2021. His wife and children were at the stadium to witness his final match where he scored 14 off 16 balls with one six. Taylor ended his career by taking a catch that also signalled a victory for the home team.

After 450 international appearances for New Zealand, the indescribable batter with a fondness for red wine and KFC has retired.

While the next 12 months could prove critical to Taylor’s legacy, batting is only a part of his story. Crowe was the teenage prodigy with the masterful technique who was forced to be a man before his time. He’s not one of the cool kids, but he’s no nerd. There was Richard Hadlee, the obsessive perfectionist; the moustachioed king of rhythm and swing. Taylor turned on his heel and ambled off cheerfully, making it clear that this Monday night in autumn was, for once, not about the score. As it was, he found a middle ground, nudging a few singles, pulling out one signature slog-sweep off the Netherlands’ Logan van Beek that dipped over the midwicket boundary with a few inches to spare for six, then skied the sort of “filthy slog” that almost made mentor Martin Crowe give up on him under the first-impressions-never-get-a-second-chance clause.

International plaudits flow for retiring Black Caps veteran who proved "a fan favourite for his steadiness, reliability and ready smile".

Like elite athletes at their peak, our sports journalists are highly trained in the art of news. Sure. A swipe across the line for six over wide long-on? “Standing a step back to get deep in the crease? This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.An emotional Taylor departs Seddon Park to a rousing ovation in his 450th and final international. So we're asking you to support us with more than your attention. Yup. A slight shuffle across off stump?

Cricketing legend Ross Taylor has wrapped up a 16 year international career with a modest 14 runs in yesterday's one-day international win against the ...

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