<p>New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor will retire from test cricket after the two-match series against Bangladesh and play his last limited overs internationals against Australia and the Netherlands over the home summer.</p>.<p>The 37-year-old has been a Black Caps mainstay since his 2007 test debut, amassing a New Zealand record 7,584 runs in 110 matches at an average of 44.87.</p>.<p>One of only four New Zealanders to play 100 tests, he also holds the nation's record in one-day international runs (8,581) and centuries (21), and was the world's first to play in 100 internationals in all formats.</p>.<p>"It's been an amazing journey and I feel incredibly fortunate to have represented my country for as long as I have," the former captain said in a statement.</p>.<p>"It's been such a privilege to play with and against some of the greats of the game and to have created so many memories and friendships along the way.</p>.<p>"But all good things must come to an end and the timing feels right for me."</p>.<p>Taylor hit the winning runs as New Zealand beat India to claim the inaugural World Test Championship in Southampton this year but speculation over his career has grown since a recent rough patch in India where he failed to surpass 11 runs in four innings.</p>.<p>The Bangladesh series starts in Mount Maunganui on New Year's Day.</p>.<p>Coach Gary Stead said Taylor would bow out as one of New Zealand’s greats.</p>.<p>"His skills and temperament as a batsman have been world class and his ability to perform at such a high level for so long speaks volumes of his longevity and professionalism," he said.</p>.<p>"His experience has held the side together on countless occasions and his catching record speaks for itself. There’s no doubt we’re going to miss him when he’s gone."</p>.<p>Taylor will continue to play for his provincial side Central Districts until the end of the season before making a call on his future in domestic cricket.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>
<p>New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor will retire from test cricket after the two-match series against Bangladesh and play his last limited overs internationals against Australia and the Netherlands over the home summer.</p>.<p>The 37-year-old has been a Black Caps mainstay since his 2007 test debut, amassing a New Zealand record 7,584 runs in 110 matches at an average of 44.87.</p>.<p>One of only four New Zealanders to play 100 tests, he also holds the nation's record in one-day international runs (8,581) and centuries (21), and was the world's first to play in 100 internationals in all formats.</p>.<p>"It's been an amazing journey and I feel incredibly fortunate to have represented my country for as long as I have," the former captain said in a statement.</p>.<p>"It's been such a privilege to play with and against some of the greats of the game and to have created so many memories and friendships along the way.</p>.<p>"But all good things must come to an end and the timing feels right for me."</p>.<p>Taylor hit the winning runs as New Zealand beat India to claim the inaugural World Test Championship in Southampton this year but speculation over his career has grown since a recent rough patch in India where he failed to surpass 11 runs in four innings.</p>.<p>The Bangladesh series starts in Mount Maunganui on New Year's Day.</p>.<p>Coach Gary Stead said Taylor would bow out as one of New Zealand’s greats.</p>.<p>"His skills and temperament as a batsman have been world class and his ability to perform at such a high level for so long speaks volumes of his longevity and professionalism," he said.</p>.<p>"His experience has held the side together on countless occasions and his catching record speaks for itself. There’s no doubt we’re going to miss him when he’s gone."</p>.<p>Taylor will continue to play for his provincial side Central Districts until the end of the season before making a call on his future in domestic cricket.</p>.<p><strong>Check out latest DH videos here</strong></p>