Blackcaps batsman Ross Tayor is breathing a huge sigh of relief, after leaving his quarantine in Auckland.
Taylor, and NZ teammates Ish Sodhi and Colin Munro have all completed their 14 days of isolation, after returning from the Caribbean Premier League.
Combined with the mandated 15 days in the Caribbean, the two weeks in NZ brought their total quarantine time to 29 days.
Taking into account the tournament itself, that meant 65 days for Taylor away from his wife and three young daughters, which included three very special occasions.
"Three birthdays I've missed in that time - [wife] Victoria's, [daughters] Adelaide's and MacKenzie's," says Taylor.
In fact, Taylor reveals - due to the demands of international cricket - he's been absent for all three of Adelaide's birthdays.
"There's a few presents in the car that hopefully can make up for those things you have to sacrifice to do the job of cricket that you love, but I can't wait to go and see the family."
Taylor says he spent most of his time in quarantine hanging out with his teammates, coming to grips with the espresso machine fellow Blackcap Martin Guptill loaned him and fostering a newfound web-based addiction.
"My wife is a very good online shopper and I can understand why now," he laughs. "I did a bit myself and it's very addictive."
Taylor's Guyana Amazon Warriors advanced to the semi-finals of this year's CPL, but were handily beaten by St Lucia Zouks, after being dismissed for a paltry 55 runs.
Either way, the 36-year-old was simply pleased to be back on a cricket pitch and is itching to back that up with a busy international summer schedule home on NZ soil.
"It was just good to play some cricket again, after being out of the game for so long," he admits.
"Hopefully, we can stay in level one for a while and it'll just be exciting to play for the Blackcaps again.
"It all bodes well for the summer and there are a few youngsters coming through the group who will hopefully get an opportunity as well."
