This story is from June 13, 2019

ICC World Cup 2019: I had a big push for this World Cup, says Ross Taylor

You will have to outduel Ross Taylor if you want to put the Kiwis down. The old warrior has been standing firm and strong for the Black Caps since 2006 and has not allowed age and fatigue to slow him down.
ICC World Cup 2019: I had a big push for this World Cup, says Ross Taylor
Ross Taylor. (AFP Photo)
Key Highlights
  • New Zealand outplayed India in a pre-tournament warm-up game last month.
  • New Zealand have won all three of their matches to top the table ahead of their match against India.
  • Taylor had a good season with the Notts and he loves everything about the Trent Bridge ground.
WORLD CUP
NOTTINGHAM: You will have to outduel Ross Taylor if you want to put the Kiwis down. The old warrior has been standing firm and strong for the Black Caps since 2006 and has not allowed age and fatigue to slow him down. The veteran spoke on the upcoming match against India.
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Excerpts...
ON HIS RECENT GOOD RUN
"I never get too carried away in this game of cricket. I had a big push for this World Cup.
I'm not getting any younger and it's still a long way to go in this tournament. Hopefully the confidence and the runs can continue for a bit longer."
DOES THE WEATHER GIVE THE KIWIS AN EDGE?
"I said at the start of the tournament that luck is going to play a part. England is a beautiful place, but it's not famous for good weather. I'm sure there's going to be rained out games that could have freaked us along the way. But there have been times where forecasts have been wrong as well. Hopefully tomorrow (Thursday) is one."
WHICH TEAMS HAVE IMPRESSED HIM SO FAR?
"I think it's still early on. Realistically seven teams are still in the hunt. I think it's not only the way the draw works out, you know, if you can get into a bit of a roll towards the end… you're only a few wins away from lifting that Cup."
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