Jerome Taylor

Jamaican cricketer, West Indies player

Jerome Taylor - Jamaican cricketer, West Indies player
Born

June 22nd, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Jamaica

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Born in Jamaica, played cricket as a fast bowler for the West Indies national team. Debuted in 2003 and was part of the squad that played in the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup. Notable for his ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs for the team. Also had a successful domestic career, competing in various tournaments and leagues. Retired from international cricket in 2015 after contributing to numerous matches against top teams worldwide.

Represented West Indies in 200+ ODIs

Took 200+ wickets in international cricket

Key player in 2007 ICC World Cup squad

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