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 pic.twitter.com/OTy1rsxkYp

— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) December 29, 2021

Cant say that I knew Ross Taylor to any great extent. But the few times I spent in his presence conversing with him, I came away thinking, 'what a lovely and decent person he is'. Finish strong Rosco???.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) December 30, 2021

Kane Williamson said "Ross Taylor is a world class player, our best with bat over a long period – it was a pleasure to involve in many partnerships – the World Test Championship final was really special for us".

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 30, 2021

Ross Taylor was life. Ross Taylor was everything. I’ve never loved more. I cannot possibly love anyone as much. I knew this day will come and I’d be shattered. Frankly, it’s worse than I’d imagined

But thank you for a career I can hold on to for the rest of my life, my hero ? pic.twitter.com/yxg7WfieKX

— Sritama Panda (Ross Taylor’s Version) (@cricketpun_duh) December 30, 2021

ROSS TAYLOR:

Most runs for NZ in Tests (7584)
Most runs for NZ in ODIs (8581)
Most 100s for NZ in international cricket (40)
First player from any country to make 100 international appearances in each of the three formats
Most catches for NZ by a fielder (346)

— Daniel Beswick (@DGBeswick1) December 30, 2021

Ross Taylor to retire from international cricket after the end of home summer. One of the finest and greatest No.4 of One Day Cricket.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 30, 2021

Ross Taylor calls time
Men's international cricket, first to ..
100 Tests: Colin Cowdrey
100 ODIs: Allan Border
100 T20Is: Shoaib Malik
100 Tests & ODIs: Sunil Gavaskar
100 Tests & T20Is: ROSS TAYLOR
100 ODIs & T20Is: Shoaib Malik

100 Tests, ODIs & T20Is: ROSS TAYLOR@BLACKCAPS

— Swamp (@sirswampthing) December 30, 2021

Here's a simple design for one of the greatest Kiwis players to have played the game, Ross Taylor. Happy Retirement!#RossTaylor pic.twitter.com/CYV6wOBhCh

— JC (@jc_writes_) December 30, 2021

JUST IN: Ross Taylor is retiring from international cricket during the upcoming international season in New Zealand.

He has made himself available for the two Tests against Bangladesh as well as ODI series against Netherlands and Australia.

Sorry @cricketpun_duh… ?? pic.twitter.com/80wKg25myg

— ?FlashScore Cricket Commentators (@FlashCric) December 30, 2021

Ross Taylor @BLACKCAPS

Matches: 445
Runs: 18074
Avg: 43.03
?: 40

Most runs & most ? for ??, 2015 & 2019 ODI WC Finalist, WTC Champion

Your contribution to NZ Cricket and our rise will always be unmatched. You are a legend ? Thank you for everything Ross Taylor ❤️?? pic.twitter.com/STlMzw9e5I

— sivy ?? (@Sivy62) December 30, 2021

The first player to play 100 Tests, ODIs and T20I

Happy retirement champ..

Wish you more success in next phase Ross Taylor..!!

— Rohan Gulavani (@ImRohanGulavani) December 30, 2021

New Zealand cricket will miss Ross Taylor's services.#RossTaylor #NewZealand pic.twitter.com/plFVqZQC2x

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) December 30, 2021

Can't lie I'm really going to miss watching Ross Taylor in international cricket, especially considering that the Blackcaps are coming here in 2022. Just the embodiment of class both on and off the field, it's going to be really strange not seeing his name on the teamsheet ???

— The County Cricket Podcast (@TheCountyCrick2) December 30, 2021

Rewatching Ross Taylor's 290 after his announcement today is self care

— Kishan (@ShishKebab2k) December 30, 2021

havent watched cricket for a large amount of time but the bits ive seen of ross taylor have simply been magnifique. gonna miss him from the nz side alot 🙁

— ellie (@fiveforeight) December 30, 2021

How Ross Taylor’s Test & ODI averages compare to those of middle order batters across the span of his international ? career:

Tests
Taylor: 44.87
All 3-5 batters: 40.60

ODIs
Taylor: 48.20
All 3-5 batters*: 37.60

*Only from 10 sides that had test status through Taylor’s career

— Michael Appleton (@michelappleton) December 30, 2021

Taylor, 1 of ??’s greatest ever batters, should be an inspiration to those suffering adversity. Stripped of NZ’s captaincy in 2012 in difficult circumstances, he came back stronger: averaging 46 in tests & 59 (!) in ODIs since. He ends a test World Champion. What a New Zealander! https://t.co/h6bMpQDTb7 pic.twitter.com/Gxkd1apnpt

— Michael Appleton (@michelappleton) December 30, 2021

With Ross Taylor announcing he will retire from international cricket at the end of the home season. Let’s stand for the entire of Rosco’s innings in each match he plays this Summer! Don’t sit down while he’s in the middle. Arise Sir Lingus!!! pic.twitter.com/6lyayB77aN

— The ACC (@TheACCnz) December 30, 2021

One of my favourite cricketers #RossTaylor ?❤️?announces retirement after, two more tests against Bangladesh, and six odi’s against Australia & the Netherlands.
17 years, I witnessed quality cricket from legend #BANvsNZ #BANvNZ #SAvsIND #SAvIND #Ashes #AUSvsENG #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/bBbo9kE1j0

— NAQI HUSSAIN (@Naqi_786) December 30, 2021

Ross Taylor Records:
Most runs for NZ in Tests (7584)
Most runs for NZ in ODIs (8581)
Most runs for NZ int cricket (18,074)
Most ODI 100s for NZ (21)
Most international 100s for NZ (40)
Most international appearances for NZ (445)
First to play 100 intl. games in each of 3 formats https://t.co/hSGof5hT2n

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) December 30, 2021

What can we learn from #RossTaylor?

1. Dependability – In case of crisis, you could always depend on Ross Taylor
2. Balance – He knew exactly when to soak in the pressure and when to accelerate
3. Responsibility – He curbed his natural aggressive gameplay for an accumulator

— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) December 30, 2021

An absolute legend of the game, and will retire as a world champion. Thanks for everything Rossco! #RossTaylor #ThanksRossco https://t.co/lT76DPSPCr

— The Opening Statsman (@OpeningStatsman) December 29, 2021