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Mark Taylor was an excellent leader of Australian cricket both on and off the field. Taylor was Australia’s 39th Test Captain and led Australia in 50 Tests, second only to Allan Border (93). His record boasts 26 wins, 11 draws and 13 losses.
He is Australia’s fourth highest run-scorer, amassing 7525 Test runs, including 19 centuries from 104 matches. He is one of only six Australians to have played more than 100 Tests. In 1998-99, he recorded one of the all-time great innings when he scored an unbeaten 334 runs against Pakistan in Peshawar to equal the highest individual Test score by an Australian player previously set by Sir Donald Bradman in 1930.
Mark's outstanding batting prowess was matched by his superb fielding skills. He carved a reputation as one of the finest slip fielders in world cricket. During his career, he took 157 catches. In one day international cricket Mark also had a strong record. He played in 113 matches, 67 as captain (36 wins, 30 losses, 1 tie) and scored 3514 runs (average 32.24, SR 59.42, with 1 century and 28 50’s).
Mark Taylor was regarded as one of Australia’s finest captains. His tactical nous and dependency guided Australia to consistent victories over a number of years. He led the side to victory over the West Indies in the Caribbean in 1995, a victory that saw Australia earn the status as the world’s unofficial Test champions.
Mark was names Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1990. Since his retirement, Taylor has maintained his involvement in cricket as a respected commentator with the Nine Network.
Based in: Sydney