Former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor has come out of retirement to represent Samoa in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup Asia-East Asia Pacific Qualifier, reported Cricbuzz on Friday.
The report added that the tournament is the final step in Samoa’s path to qualification for next year’s Men’s T20 World Cup.
Making the announcement official, Taylor took to social media and wrote, as quoted by Cricbuzz, “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.”
This is a developing story, it will be updated shortly.
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