Ross Taylor Age, Wiki and Bio

Ross Taylor

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityKiwi
Date of Birth08/03/1984
Age40 years
BirthplaceLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Bio/Wiki

Full NameLuteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor
Nickname
  • Rosco
  • The Pallekele Plunderer

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolPalmerston North Boys' High School, Palmerston North
College/UniversityWairarapa College, Masterton
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

Zodiac signPisces
HometownLower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
ReligionChristianity

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsVictoria Jayne Brown
Wife/SpouseVictoria Jayne Brown (Cricketer)
Marriage Date25/06/2011
Children
DaughterMackenzie Taylor (born 24/09/2011)
Sons
  • Jonty Taylor (born 16/02/2014)
  • 1 other

Family

FatherNeil Taylor
MotherAnn

Career

International Debut
Test8 November 2007 vs South Africa in Johannesburg
ODI1 March 2006 vs West Indies in Napier
T2022 December 2006 vs Sri Lanka in Wellington
International Retirement30 December 2021
Last Match
ODI4 April 2022 against the Netherlands at Seddon Park
Test9 January 2022 against Bangladesh at Hagley Oval
T2020 November 2020 against West Indies at Bay Oval
Jersey Number
  • #3 (New Zealand)
  • #3 (Delhi Daredevils)
  • #21 (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
  • #24 (Pune Warriors)
Domestic/State Team
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Central Districts
  • Delhi Daredevils
  • Rajasthan Royals
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore
  • Victoria

Favourites

FoodFried Chicken

Some Lesser Known Facts

He has Samoan heritage.
Initially played hockey, then switched to cricket.
He is only the second male cricketer of Samoan descent to represent New Zealand.
Needed hospitalization for dehydration after scoring his first ODI hundred.
Generously gave his Man of the Match award to Lansdowne Cricket Club in Masterton.
One of four cricketers to achieve a century on his birthday.
His childhood dream was to become a farmer.
Celebrates his cricket milestones by sticking out his tongue for his kids.