Ross Taylor assures http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KS-Williamson-c1813 of his backing – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 in Florida last month, has assured the young stand-in skipper Kane Williamson of his backing.
"He's been great. He's only young, and to come out here and captain guys who are a lot older than him is always a little bit intimidating," said http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915 after a practice session at St Kitts, on Tuesday. “He's got my full support and
hopefully he can continue the way he's going so far," he added further.
Ross Taylor picked up the injury after falling heavily on his left shoulder while attempting Kieron Pollard’s catch during the tour opening T20 International against Windies, at Lauderhill, Florida, on June 30. Since regular vice
captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Doug-Bracewell-c1394 are younger
than him.
After having led the Kiwis in a T20 International and two ODIs, Williamson is yet to win the side a game. But Taylor, the 28-year-old middle order batsman from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Wellington-c864, has been impressed with the way Williamson has led the side
in the last three games. He also lavished praise on the rookie batsman for scoring a calculated 58 in the second One Day International last weekend.
“He's got a good cricket brain and the way he batted in the last game showed what a mature player he is,” said Taylor, who is enjoying his third injury layoff this year. “Hopefully for his own confidence he can continue that form
with the bat and hopefully everyone else can rally around him and give him that first win which will give him a lot of confidence,” he added further.
Meanwhile, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) selectors have called up experienced Brendon McCullum to strengthen the side in the absence of Ross Taylor. The wicketkeeper batsman has reached West Indies, but Black Caps head coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/John-Geoffrey-Wright-c67883 is unlikely to risk
the jet-lagged top order batsman in the third fixture of the series, played at St Kitts, today, July 11.
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