Chris Gayle is 39 and I will be turning 39 by the time the next World Cup comes. So never say never, says the New Zealand batsman.
This is Ross Taylor’s fourth World Cup outing and he is enjoying every bit of it.“I would love to score a few more runs though,” he said.
In 13 long years in the national team, Taylor has seen the Black Caps evolve and he even credits the Indian Premier League with helping the New Zealand cricketers.
“The pressure situations in the IPL have definitely helped us out as a nation,” the 35-year-old said in a conversation with Sportstar at the Riverside Ground at Chester-le-Street.
How has the World Cup been for you so far?
Anytime you are representing your country in a World Cup, it’s a pinnacle achievement. I thoroughly enjoyed it, though I would’ve loved to score a few more runs.
There are still a few opportunities. Hopefully, they will come (my way) and I can contribute to more wins.
You have played under quite a few captains — Stephen Fleming, Daniel Vettori, Brendon McCullum and now Kane Williamson. Do you think this particular side is the most balanced New Zealand team ever?
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