Ross Taylor confirms timeline for New Zealand retirement

The right-hander will sign-off from the international game with the Bangladesh Tests and ODI series against Australia and Netherlands

Ross Taylor is entering the final throes of his New Zealand career after outlining his international retirement plans.

The 37-year-old aims to draw a line under his Test career at the end of the upcoming Bangladesh series.

Mount Maunganui is the scene for the first Test (January 1-5) before Christchurch hosts the second Test (January 9-13).

Despite previously targetting playing at the 2023 World Cup in India, Taylor will also call time on his one-day international career in the New Year.

New Zealand face Australia in three ODIs on January 30, February 2 and 5 in Perth, Hobart and Sydney.

And Taylor will sign-off after three home ODIs against the Netherlands in Dunedin on March 29 and Hamilton on April 2 and 4.

^{Taylor has registered 19 centuries in 110 Tests (Gareth Copley/Getty Images)}

Currently New Zealand's leading run-scorer and appearance-maker in all formats, Taylor feels the time is right to begin his exit from the international game. Still available for Central Districts for the rest of the season, he'll make a decision on his domestic future in due course.

“It’s been an amazing journey and I feel incredibly fortunate to have represented my country for as long as I have,” the World Test Championship winner said.

“It’s been such a privilege to play with and against some of the greats of the game and to have created so many memories and friendships along the way.

“But all good things must come to an end and the timing feels right for me.

“I want to thank my family, friends and all those who have helped me get to this point.

“There’ll be plenty of time for more thank-yous and reflections later in the season - but for now I want all my energy and focus to be on preparing and performing for the BLACKCAPS this summer."

^{Taylor's final ODIs will come against Netherlands (Hannah Peters/Getty Images)}

Coach Gary Stead added: “Ross has always been a hugely respected member of the side and we’re thankful for his contributions to the BLACKCAPS over an incredible career.

“His skills and temperament as a batsman have been world-class and his ability to perform at such a high level for so long speaks volumes of his longevity and professionalism.

“His experience has held the side together on countless occasions and his catching record speaks for itself. There’s no doubt we’re going to miss him when he’s gone.

“Seeing him hit the winning runs in Southampton to help win our first ICC World title is a moment I will never forget and I’m sure it’s the same for many of the fans.

“I know Ross is really focused on performing well in these remaining series and going out on the right note.”

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