WEST Indies Women’s team captain Stafanie Taylor is already considering a future beyond cricket and has hinted she could be tempted to put up her bat sooner rather than later.
The 30-year-old Taylor has been the most dominant force in West Indies cricket for over a decade. In a 13-year career, the player has racked up some impressive stats.
She is third overall on the all-time One Day International runs scoring list with 4908, behind Charlotte Edwards (5992) and Mithali Raj (7304).

In terms of ODI wickets taken she ranks 9th, the second West Indian in a top 10 that also includes teammate Anisa Mohammed. In terms of T20 runs scored, Taylor has 3121 a figure that is surpassed by only New Zealand’s Suzie Bates.
The West Indian is, however, younger than those ahead of her, in the case of Edwards, by 11 years and the case of Raj by 8. It’s not even a stretch to imagine the player eventually topping both lists. She, however, may simply not play that long.

“The youngsters are good to watch. I’m currently here watching them in a series against Pakistan A and they are very vibrant, they seem to really enjoy what they are doing,” Taylor told SportsMax.tv’s InCaseYouMissedIT when quizzed about the future of West Indies cricket.
“It’s important for us too because when I look at myself, I’ll probably retire soon, and you want to know that you are leaving West Indies cricket in good hands. These girls are the future.”(Sportsmax)