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Mental strength, grit and determination were the three qualities that best defined Mark Taylor who was arguably amongst the finest captains in cricket history.
He was widely regarded as an instrumental component in Australia's rise to Test cricket dominance, and his captaincy was regarded as adventurous and highly effective. However, he was considered less than ideal for One-Day International cricket and was eventually dropped as one-day captain after a 0–3 drubbing at the hands of England in 1997.
Oct 26, 2020 · He started with a bang winning the first Test. In the next Test, he made a massive Triple century. And precisely here rests- arguably speaking- the greatest moment of Mark Taylor- the batsman, the captain, the embodiment of the Australian spirit he happened to be.
"Mark Taylor is seen as one of the most well-rounded skippers in Australian history. His calmness on the field, mixed with his batting ability, his relationship with the board, as well as his general demeanour, made him a terrific leader."
Taylor's leadership and diplomacy marked him out as one of Australia's greatest captains, and saved his place during an 18-month batting slump that ended with a memorable century at Edgbaston...
- Male
- November 27, 1964
- Australia
Oct 28, 2013 · In 2011 Northern District Cricket Club (where Taylor was a First Grade captain and is a Life Member) renamed their ground Waitara Oval to Mark Taylor Oval. In photos: Mark Taylor’s career
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Nov 8, 2012 · Taylor would come to be known as a captain who backed his bowlers to the hilt. Future greats Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne flourished under Mark Taylor’s leadership. Shane Warne especially can ...
