Ross Taylor

New Zealand cricketer and former captain, became the first player to play 100 matches in all three international formats for New Zealand.

Ross Taylor is New Zealand's greatest batsman and record run-scorer, a powerful middle-order right-hander who was equally effective in all formats. He scored over 18,000 international runs and is the only New Zealander to have played 100 Tests and 100 ODIs. His composed temperament and ability to play match-winning innings under pressure made him the backbone of New Zealand's batting for 17 years.

Taylor was known for his elegant stroke play and ability to build innings across all formats. He possessed excellent timing and placement, particularly strong through the covers and midwicket region. His calm temperament and ability to accelerate when needed made him a reliable middle-order batsman in pressure situations.

Taylor transformed New Zealand cricket by becoming their leading run-scorer and helping establish the team as a consistent force in international cricket. His professionalism and longevity set new standards for New Zealand batsmen.

• ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Runner-up (New Zealand)
• ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Runner-up (New Zealand)
• New Zealand Cricket Sir Richard Hadlee Medal 2015
• New Zealand Cricket Sir Richard Hadlee Medal 2016
• New Zealand Cricket Best International Batsman Award multiple times
• ICC Test Team of the Year 2015
• Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World nominee
• New Zealand Cricket Supreme Award 2015
• Central Districts domestic cricket titles
• ICC World Test Championship 2021 Runner-up (New Zealand)