New Zealand Legend Ross Taylor Hints At Possible Return To T20 Cricket

Ross Taylor, a former New Zealand cricketer who resigned from all forms of international cricket earlier this year, is open to returning to the game, whether as a T20 player or as a coach. 

When asked if he was interested in coaching, Traylor, who was part of the side that defeated India in the World Test Championship final in England last year and was awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) in the Queen’s Birthday honours earlier this week, said on Friday “never say never to coaching.” 

Ross Taylor Looking Forward To Play With Central District Over The Summer

“Yeah, a bit of both (coaching and playing). You never say never to coaching but first and foremost I still love playing the game and want to try and play it as much as I can while I can,” the 38-year-old Taylor answered when asked by SENZ Mornings if he had any thoughts about coaching or playing in some areas. 

Taylor is now playing Maori cricket and is considering returning to cricket in the lucrative T20 market. 

“I’m looking forward to playing with Central Districts over the summer, there are a few tournaments that I’ve signed up to go to as well. I enjoy playing the game still and giving back to it in any way.

“I did miss the game a little bit the other day at Lord’s (first Test between England and New Zealand), but there are also elements that I didn’t miss and I guess made my decision content.” 

Ross Taylor Not Thinking About Coaching Roles Yet

Taylor said that while he wasn’t thinking about coaching roles in the near future, he wouldn’t rule them out completely. Meanwhile, his former teammates Brendon McCullum (new England head coach) and Daniel Vettori (new Australia assistant coach) have both signed lucrative contracts. 

“Probably not at the moment but I guess being a batting coach or a head coach, a lot of players I played with that I never thought would get into head coaching or be a coach in general (have taken that route),” he added. 

“We just have to wait and see. I’ve been successful at one job, hopefully, I have the passion to be successful at whatever I do after cricket as well.” 

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