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Mark Anthony Taylor AO (born 27 October 1964) is a former Australian cricketer [1] and current Nine Network commentator. He was the captain of the Australian squad which finished as runners-up at the 1996 Cricket World Cup. He was Test opening batsman from 1988 to 1999, as well as captain from 1994 to 1999, succeeding Allan Border.
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Mark Taylor. Mark Taylor was such a masterful opening batsman, slip fielder and captain for Australia that he was looked upon as an allrounder. A heavily built left-hander who played...
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Oct 27, 2020 · Before his arrival in England, Mark Anthony Taylor was virtually unknown outside Australia, apart perhaps from his unwitting role in the confusion that followed the selection of his off-spinning club and state team-mate, Peter Taylor, for the Sydney Test against England in January 1987.
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Player Story. Ashes Tests: 33. Captain: 16. Record: 9 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws. Off the Mark. Mark Taylor had the unenviable job of taking over from Australia’s most prolific skipper, Allan Border. Yet, while most incumbents would have shirked their responsibilities, Taylor embraced the challenge.
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- Born and brought up: Mark Anthony Taylor, AO was born 27 October 1964 in Leeton, New South Wales. The second of three children born to bank manager Tony Taylor, and his wife Judy, Mark Taylor’s early years were spent at Wagga, where his family relocated when he was eight.
- Early brush with the game: Young Taylor preferred Australian rules football and cricket. Mark Taylor learned to bat in the family garage, with his father throwing cork balls to him.
- Nickname. Mark Taylor was lovingly called “Tubby” or “Tubs“. Also Read – 32 Most popular nicknames in Cricket.
- Test match call-up: Mark Taylor made his Test match debut versus West Indies in the year 1989. He scored 25 in the 1 innings and 3 in the 2 innings.
Apr 15, 1990 · Before his arrival in England, MARK ANTHONY TAYLOR was virtually unknown outside Australia, apart perhaps from his unwitting role in the confusion that followed the selection of his...
Nov 8, 2012 · Born on 27th October 1964, in Leeton, New South Wales, Mark Anthony Taylor, also known as “Tubby” in his playing days is well remembered for his adventurous and effective style of captaincy...
