Ross Taylor bids emotional farewell in final match for New Zealand

Ross Taylor received a standing ovation in his final match for New Zealand.

The batter made his last appearance for the Black Caps in their 115-run one-day international win over the Netherlands.

He received a guard of honour from the Dutch players when he came to bat after he was in tears during the national anthem.

The 38-year-old was out for 14, but claimed the match-winning catch to dismiss the Netherlands.

Taylor ends his 16-year international career with 7,683 runs in the longest format and 8,607 in the one-dayers, both New Zealand records.

It has been a pleasure. The former captain said that he enjoyed every minute of it.

Martin Snedden, chairman of New Zealand Cricket, said that Ross is one of the greats of New Zealand cricket and world cricket.

It isn't just the statistics that endeared him to the New Zealand cricketing public. That is his own personal qualities.

New Zealand scored 333-8 before the tourists were dismissed for 218 and the hosts won the series.