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Taylor back in Black Caps squad

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Former captain Ross Taylor has returned to the New Zealand squads for this month’s one-day-internationals and Twenty20 (T20)s against England.

WELLINGTON — Former captain Ross Taylor has returned to the New Zealand squads for this month’s one-day-internationals and Twenty20 (T20)s against England.

Report by Reuters

Taylor did not tour South Africa after he was dumped as captain late last year by coach Mike Hesson following the tour of Sri Lanka, an incident which prompted a credibility crisis for New Zealand Cricket. The aggressive 28-year-old right-hander has only recently returned to first class cricket for Central Districts.

“Ross is a world class batsman who is a key part of this Black Caps side,” Hesson said in a statement.

Otago opening batsman Hamish Rutherford, who had a strong domestic T20 competition, is the only uncapped player in the squads, while all-rounder Andrew Ellis returns to both after missing the South African tour with injury.

“There are a couple of changes that have been forced through injury, but essentially we want to be seen to provide continuity from one series to the next,” chief selector Kim Littlejohn said.

“We are, however, looking at developing talented youngsters and finding a new crop of all-rounders in our build-up to the Champions Trophy in June and the 2015 Cricket World Cup.”