Mark Taylor

Australian cricketer and sportscaster

Mark Taylor - Australian cricketer and sportscaster
Born

October 27th, 1964
61 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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