Ross Taylor Photo: RNZ / Dom ThomasBlack Caps veteran batsman Ross Taylor has claimed the top honour on the final day of the New Zealand Cricket Awards, winning the prestigious Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for the third time. Canterbury umpire Kim Cotton's rise through the officiating ranks was also recognised with the New Zealand Cricket Umpire of the Year award. This story was first published by RNZCotton, who has just finished her tenth season of umpiring said her passion for officiating was as strong as ever. "I thought I had a good season this year and I think a lot of it comes down to constantly umpiring cricket. The Boxing Day Test, which was such a proud moment to be part of and to have so many Kiwis there supporting us was something I'll never forget," Taylor said.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 30, 2020 23:37 UTC