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Brendan Taylor Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's ODI Longevity
15 Sep
Summary
- Brendan Taylor's ODI career now spans over 22 years.
- He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's ODI career length record.
- Taylor retired in 2021 but came out of it in 2025.
Zimbabwean wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor has achieved a significant milestone, now holding the record for the longest ODI career in men's cricket. His career, spanning 22 years and 148 days as of a recent match against Australia, surpasses that of Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar's ODI career lasted 22 years and 91 days, placing him second on this distinguished list.
Taylor, who debuted in April 2004, has been a cornerstone for Zimbabwe. Before his recent appearance, he had amassed 11 ODI centuries and 6,704 runs in 207 matches. His journey in international cricket saw him retire in 2021. However, after serving a ban related to corruption allegations, Taylor emerged from retirement in 2025 to prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
