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Ross Taylor, who retired after playing 450 matches in international cricket for New Zealand, will now be seen playing international cricket once again. Yes, 41 -year -old Ross Taylor has decided to play for Samoa, taking a uterna from retirement. Taylor is the second batsman to score the most runs for New Zealand in International Cricket. He has 18199 runs with 40 centuries and 93 fifty.
Ross Taylor will be seen playing for Samoa in Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier. The tournament is to be played in Oman from 8 October. Ross Taylor wrote on Instagram, “I feel proud to announce that I will represent Samoa in cricket wearing a blue jersey. This decision is more than a return to cricket. Representing my heritage, culture, villages and family is a great honor for me. I am excited to give back the game, and share my experiences inside and outside the field.
Ross Taylor retired in 2022
For your information, let us know that Ross Taylor made his debut in international cricket in 2006. At the same time, he said goodbye to international cricket in 2022. Taylor played 112 Tests, 236 ODIs and 102 T20 matches for New Zealand. Taylor (18,199 runs) is the second batsman to score the most runs in international cricket for New Zealand.
Ross Taylor played his last match for New Zealand in April 2022, after which he is now eligible to play for another national team after completing a three-year stand-out period. He has got a passport of Samoa due to his mother’s legacy. Samoa, captained by Kaleb Jasmat, has surprised everyone in a sub-regional qualifying. This team has defeated teams like Vanuatu, Cook Islands and Fiji to make it to the new Hybrid Asia/East Asia-Pacific qualifier.
This tournament with 9 teams is going to start from October 8. Samoa has represented the East Asia-Pacific along with Papua New Guinea and Japan. These teams will clash for three T20 World Cup places. Oman, Nepal, Kuwait, Malaysia, Qatar and UAE are also participating in the tournament.
Samoa’s T20 team- Kaleb Jasmat (captain), Ross Taylor, Darius Visar, Scene Solia, Daniel Burges, Douglas Finau, Sam French, Kurtis Hyunam-Nieberb, Ben Malata, Noa Mead, Solomon Nash, Samson Sola, Phereti Sululoto, Saamani TiI and Eli Tugaga.