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Ross Taylor Ends Retirement to Play for Samoa at T20 World Cup Qualifier

The 41-year-old qualifies through his Samoan passport after a three-year stand-down from New Zealand duty.

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Cricket - ICC World Test Championship Final - India v New Zealand - Rose Bowl, Southampton, Britain - June 22, 2021 New Zealand's Ross Taylor in action Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File photo
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Overview

  • Samoa has named Taylor in its 15-player squad for the Asia–EAP T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier in Oman from October 8–17.
  • Samoa will face hosts Oman and Papua New Guinea in the group stage, with the top two progressing to a Super Six and three teams ultimately earning World Cup berths for India and Sri Lanka.
  • Taylor confirmed the move on social media, calling it an honour to represent his heritage and a chance to give back by sharing experience on and off the field.
  • A veteran of 450 internationals with more than 18,000 runs for New Zealand, Taylor last played for the Black Caps in April 2022.
  • The squad is captained by Caleb Jasmat and includes Auckland all-rounder Sean Solia, with Taylor expected to bolster leadership and visibility for the side.