A fantastic gesture from the Netherlands gamers for Ross Taylor. (AFP Photo)
Among the group was his spouse Victoria and prolonged household as they witnessed one of many best batters of his period take the sector one final time
- Last Updated:April 04, 2022, 10:53 IST
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In what was an emotional last worldwide match for Ross Taylor, the New Zealand batter failed to carry again tears throughout nationwide anthem forward of the beginning of the match and then later, as he walked out to bat one final time, Netherlands cricketers gave him a guard of honour.
Taylor, who entertained with slog sweeps, was out whereas taking part in the identical shot after having scored 14 off 16 within the third and last ODI between New Zealand and Netherlands being performed on the Seddon Park in Hamilton in the present day.
The day started with Taylor attempting his finest to carry again tears through the customary pre-contest nationwide anthems. This was his 450th match for New Zealand and he introduced his three kids – Mackenzie, Jonty and Adelaide – alongside for the nationwide anthem.
Among the group was his spouse Victoria and prolonged household as they witnessed one of many best batters of his period take the sector one final time.
The crowd needed to wait till the thirty ninth over to see Taylor stroll out to bat after opener Martin Guptill was out on 106 – his seventeenth worldwide century.
The 38-year-old delighted the followers with a six and was out after attempting for a slog-sweep however managing a top-edge to be caught and bowled by Logan van Beek.
He returned to the dressing room amidst standing ovation and even introduced out his tongue, a reminder of his trademark celebration.
New Zealand are aiming for a 3-0 clear sweep over Netherlands after having gained the first two ODIs for an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-match collection.
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