Won't rule out playing 2023 World Cup, says Ross Taylor

Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor doesn't rule out playing 2023 ODI World Cup but says his form, fitness and motivation level at end of next year will decide wher he actually mans a place in squad. 35-year-old will become first cricketer in world to complete 100 games across three international formats when he steps out for first Test against India at Basin Reserve on February 21.

"I haven't ruled it (2023 World Cup) out but I still think it's a long way away. First and foremost I want to get to next year - Twenty20 World Cup and n home summer - and n I'll have a good idea on how I'm placed at end of next summer," Taylor was quoted as saying by 'stuff.co.nz'.

"Wher re is still a drive, wher I'm good eugh, wher I'm fit eugh, and wher I deserve my spot in side. If I can tick all those, n definitely 2023 is an option."

big-hitting batsman said despite his desire to continue, he won't out himself under too much pressure. "You always want to do well and first and foremost game is more important. At same time you can put extra pressure on yourself. You've just got to go out and enjoy it and take it as ar game. Hopefully I can contribute in any way I can," he said. Taylor will be joining Stephen Fleming, Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum in New Zealand Test 100-club and he credited his mentor late Martin Crowe for motivating him.

"He (Crowe) saw something in me that I never did. I was pretty happy to play one Test; to play 100 Tests is pretty special," he said.

"re's still a game to play and contribute to, but at same time you've got to ackwledge achievement and fact a lot of people helped you out along way."