Ross Taylor has sent a not-so-subtle reminder to cricket fans that, while he may have retired from test cricket, he's still a world-class 50-over batsman; after a record-breaking innings in the Ford Trophy.
Taylor's test match career ended last month with a fairytale finish in Christchurch and just three scheduled ODI matches remain - against The Netherlands - as opportunities for a fitting Black Caps swan-song. However, Taylor seems determined to take every opportunity to turn this summer of cricket into a memorable one all round.
Central Districts were sent in to bat by the Wellington Firebirds on Friday as part of a rain-reduced fixture at Pukekura Park. With just 29 overs available to set a total, Taylor had little time to waste when he came to the crease in the 11th over.
Taylor proceeded to dismantle a young Wellington bowling attack, hitting 14 fours and five sixes as part of a 49-ball century; the fastest in Ford Trophy history.
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