Zimbabwe veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Brendan Taylor has made cricket history by surpassing Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the player with the longest career in men’s ODI cricket.
Taylor achieved the remarkable milestone after representing Zimbabwe in the first ODI against Australia at Harare Sports Club. His appearance extended his ODI career to 22 years and 148 days, moving him past Tendulkar’s long-standing record.
Taylor made his One Day International debut in 2004 and has remained part of international cricket for more than two decades. His career has now surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, whose ODI career lasted 22 years and 91 days, from 1989 to 2012.
The achievement marks another significant milestone in Taylor’s long international career and places him at the top of the list of players with the longest careers in men’s ODI cricket.
Longest ODI Careers in Cricket History
Sri Lankan bataman the great Sanath Jayasuriya is third on the list, having enjoyed an ODI career lasting 21 years and 184 days between 1989 and 2011.
Pakistan cricket legend Javed Miandad holds fourth place. His ODI career spanned 20 years and 272 days, from 1975 to 1996.
Longest ODI Career Record
- Brendan Taylor (Zimbabwe): 22 years, 148 days - Sachin Tendulkar (India): 22 years, 91 days - Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka): 21 years, 184 days - Javed Miandad (Pakistan): 20 years, 272 days
Taylor’s achievement is a major milestone in Zimbabwe cricket and another memorable chapter in the history of One Day International cricket.
