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Former New Zealand All-rounder Taylor Dies Aged 77

Former New Zealand allrounder Bruce Taylor, the only player to score a century and take a fivewicket haul on test debut, has died at the age of 77, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Saturday.

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  • Updated: February 6, 2021, 2:15 PM IST
Former New Zealand All-rounder Taylor Dies Aged 77

Former New Zealand all-rounder Bruce Taylor, the only player to score a century and take a five-wicket haul on test debut, has died at the age of 77, the country’s cricket board (NZC) said on Saturday.

Taylor, who had never scored a first-class century before, achieved the feat against India at Kolkata in 1965. Walking out at number eight, he struck 105 with the bat before registering figures of 5-86 with the ball.

He also scored New Zealand’s fastest test century in a game against West Indies in 1969 before the record was broken by Daniel Vettori 36 years later.

“NZC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of all-rounder, Bruce Taylor, aged 77,” the board said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with his family and close friends.”

Taylor played 30 tests for New Zealand, picking up 111 wickets and scoring 898 runs.

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