Mark Taylor
Australian cricketer and sportscaster
Born
October 27th, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played Test cricket for Australia from 1985 to 1999 and served as the captain of the national team. Achieved significant success in international cricket, leading the team to numerous victories, including the 1998-99 Ashes series against England. Transitioned to a career in sports broadcasting after retirement from active play, providing insights and analysis on various cricket broadcasts.
Captained Australia to the 1998-99 Ashes series victory
scored over 7000 runs in Test cricket
achieved 19 Test centuries
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