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Ross Taylor, born on March 8, 1984, in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, is a revered cricketer known for his prolific batting and leadership. A stalwart of New Zealand cricket, Taylor has been a consistent run-scorer in all formats of the game. Debuting in 2006, he became a linchpin in the middle order, setting numerous records. Taylor's captaincy, marked by his calm demeanor, led New Zealand to significant achievements. His dedication and resilience on the field, along with a friendly off-field personality, have endeared him to fans worldwide. Ross Taylor remains a key contributor to New Zealand cricket's success.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• In 2010, during an ODI match against Australia, Taylor gave a vital contribution of 70 runs as a captain in winning the match and was given the title of "Man of the Match"
• In an ODI match of 2007 against Australia, he scored 117 runs. This is the second highest score by a New Zealander in the history of ODI events
• Taylor has won the “Man of the Match” six times for Test events held in between 2012-2016 and ten times for ODI events, held in between 2007-2015
• Till now, he has scored 31 centuries by astoundingly participating in 16 Tests and 15 ODI events
• Taylor is the highest scorer and the first Kiwi batsman who has scored a double century on Australian soil