Ross Taylor bio, age, records, family, favorites, net worth and much more

November 29, 2021 By khansa

Luteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor, famously known as just Ross Taylor, is widely considered the greatest batsman ever to play in the All Blacks jersey. Besides appearing for the Kiwis, he also represents Central Districts in first-class cricket. He has recently earned his place in the 2019 ICC World Cup squad of New Zealand. Taylor recently became the first Kiwi star ever to score 20 ODI centuries on 8^th January 2019. And, here goes his full biography, personal life details, net worth, and many more.

Bio

Full name	Luteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor
Nickname	Rosco
Profession	Cricket
Role	Middle-order batsman
Country	New Zealand

Physical Statistics and More

Height	In Feet – 6 ft. Meters – 1.83 m. Centimeter – 183 cm
Weight	In Kilograms – 70 kg In pounds – 154 lbs.
Body measurement	Chest – 40 inches Waist – 30 inches Biceps – 14 inches
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Light Brown

Trent Boult’s Career Records

International Debut	T20 - South Africa v New Zealand at Johannesburg, Nov 8-11, 2007 ODI - New Zealand v West Indies at Napier, Mar 1, 2006 Test - South Africa v New Zealand at Johannesburg, Nov 8-11, 2007
Last Matches played	T20 - New Zealand v India at Hamilton, Feb 10, 2019 ODI - New Zealand v Bangladesh at Dunedin, Feb 20, 2019 Test - New Zealand v Bangladesh at Wellington, Mar 8-12, 2019
Jersey Number
Domestic/State team	New Zealand, Australian Capital Territory, Central Districts, Central Districts Under-19s, Delhi Daredevils, Durham, Jamaica Tallawahs, New Zealand Emerging Players, New Zealand Under-19s, Pune Warriors, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, St Lucia Zouks, Sussex, Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel, Victoria
Favorite Opponent	N/A
Best Shot	N/A
Records	In only his third match, Taylor hammered a superb 128 against Sri Lanka at Napier. Taylor scored his second century in his ODI career on 18 February 2007 against Australia. He scored 117, the 2nd highest score by a New Zealander against Australia at that time. Taylor top-scored with 70 and New Zealand won by two wickets with four balls to spare. He made his highest ODI score of 131 which came off 124 balls against Pakistan on 8 March 2011 at the ICC Cricket World Cup. His innings included seven (7) sixes and eight (8) fours and contributed to New Zealand. An innings of note was a destructive 81 off 33 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2009. He was bumper hit in Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Career Turn
Batting Style	Right-hand bat
Bowling Style	Right-arm off-break
On-field Nature
Coach	Unknown

Personal Life

Date of birth	8^th March 1984
Age (2022)	38 years
Birth Place	Wellington, New Zealand
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Nationality	Kiwi
School	Palmerston North Boys High School
College	Wairarapa College
Family	Father – Neil Taylor Mother – Ann Brother – Nil Sister – Nil
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Victoria Jane Brown (Cricketer)
Marriage date	June 25, 2011
Children	Daughter: Mackenzie Son: Jonty Taylor
Religion	Christianity
Hobbies	Traveling

Favorites

Favorite Batsmen	Sachin Tendulkar
Favorite Bowler	N/A
Favorite Food	Fried Chicken
Favorite Actor	N/A
Favorite Film	N/A
Favorite Musicians	N/A

Money Facts

Salary	N/A
Net worth	$4.5 million.

Some Interesting facts about Ross Taylor

Taylor has a habit of sticking his tongue out when hitting a shot, the reason behind it is that his kids love it when he does so.
In an interview, he opened up his childhood wish to become a farmer.
He became the second male player of Samoan heritage to play for New Zealand after Murphy Su'a.
Taylor is of part-Samoan descent, his mother being from Samoa and his father from New Zealand.