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Australia

Mark Taylor

Australia



Mark Andrew Taylor

Born: 27 October 1964, Leeton, NSW
Major Teams: Australia, New South Wales.
Known As: Mark Taylor
Pronounced MARK TEY-LER
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:


ODI Debut: 26 December 1989 v Sri Lanka, Melbourne

Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):

TESTS

                   M    I  NO  Runs   HS     Ave 100  50   Ct  St
Batting           72  129   9  5502  219   45.85  14  33  105   -

                    O      M     R   W    Ave  Best  5w 10w  Econ
Bowling             7      3    26   1  26.00  1-11   -   -  3.71

ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS

                   M    I  NO  Runs   HS     Ave 100  50   Ct  St
Batting           89   86   1  2834   97   33.34   -  25   47   -

                    O      M     R   W    Ave  Best  5w      Econ
Bowling             -

WORLD CUP

                   M    I  NO  Runs   HS     Ave 100  50   Ct  St
Batting            2    2   0    13   13    6.50   -   -    -   -

                    O      M     R   W    Ave  Best  5w      Econ
Bowling             -


1996 World Cup Profile:

With a tactical approach and people management skills both superior to his predecessor Border, team captain Taylor has presided over a harmonious and successful team, although it will remain to be seen if he can redress Australia`s appalling away record - he has made an excellent start with an historic victory in the Caribbean. A steady left-handed opener who is very strong square of the wicket, Taylor has acted as a sheet anchor for many flagging Australian innings, and his powers of concentration and mental toughness are renowned. Opponents never bother to sledge the Aussie captain; they know it will have no effect whatsoever. However, these qualities in no way suggest a cautious, unimaginative man; Taylor has distinguished himself by frequently unorthodox bowling changes and field placings that more often than not lead to the breaking of a troublesome partnership. This quality should stand his team in good stead for the World Cup; an inflexible approach and inability to adapt to innovative opposition tactics was one of Australia`s downfalls in the previous World Cup in Australasia. An outstanding first slip, the sight of Taylor standing in this position with arms crossed, chewing a wad of gum and surveying the field is one of the archetypal visions of the current AUstralian team.

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