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Ross Taylor to play for Samoa in WC Qualifier

Narper 9/5/25, 3:41:36 PM
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debut: 1/4/03
270,224 runs

Ross Taylor has come out of retirement to represent Samoa in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup Asia-East Asia Pacific Qualifier. This tournament is the final step in Samoa's path to qualification for next year's Men's T20 World Cup. The former New Zealand international took to social media to announce his decision.

"It's official - I'm proud to announce that I'll be pulling on the blue and representing Samoa in cricket. This is more than just a return to the game I love - it's the huge honour to represent my heritage, culture, villages, and family," Taylor said.

Taylor is eligible to play for Samoa due to his mother's heritage who is of Samoan descent. Having completed a three-year standoff period since his last game for New Zealand in April 2022, Taylor can now play for a second international side
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Jumpstart 9/5/25, 3:49:25 PM
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debut: 11/30/17
12,798 runs

In reply to Narper

dude is bored clearly
Trex 9/5/25, 4:40:11 PM
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debut: 11/13/02
29,265 runs

In reply to Narper

Good to see him developing the sport in his ancestral home.
Narper 9/5/25, 5:00:53 PM
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debut: 1/4/03
270,224 runs

In reply to Jumpstart

"It's official - I'm proud to announce that I'll be pulling on the blue and representing Samoa in cricket. This is more than just a return to the game I love - it's the huge honour to represent my heritage, culture, villages, and family," Taylor said.

Clearly you can't identify with this.

Full name
Luteru Ross Poutoa Lote Taylor

I hope Samoa does well and qualify.
Ross Taylor was one of my favorite players.
And he played T20 CPL for franchises in T&T, Guyana and Jamaica.
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Halliwell 9/5/25, 5:01:58 PM
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debut: 5/14/05
25,072 runs

In reply to Jumpstart

Why you diss the man so?
I find is a good thing

SARS should do the same for his island.
Brerzerk 9/5/25, 5:23:00 PM
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debut: 3/16/21
13,175 runs

That's good for cricket