Taylor made his debut shortly after the walkout of Zimbabwe’s white players and became known as a determined run-scorer, not always in favor of using his feet but a good inventor he took the ramp shot himself. He was a member of the Zimbabwe team at the 200 the and 2011 World Cups, during which time they did not play Test cricket, trying to rebuild after Everyone said he was in charge of 1 match, three of which he won and emerged as a much-needed leader in times of uncertainty in the country's game.

