Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor Beats Sachin Tendulkar's World Record for Longest ODI Career, but There's a Catch
- On Tuesday, Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor became the longest-serving one-day international player, surpassing India's Sachin Tendulkar during the series opener against Australia at Harare Sports Club.
- Taylor's ODI career now spans 22 years and four months, officially overtaking Tendulkar, who retired from the 50-overs format in 2012 after playing for 22 years and three months.
- Having emerged in 2004, Taylor has scored a national-record 11 centuries and 39 fifties across 207 previous ODI matches, totaling 6,704 runs before Tuesday's series opener.
- After serving a three and a half-year ban starting in 2022 for breaching the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Anti-Doping codes, the cricketer returned to the field following his 2021 retirement.
- Gearing up to co-host next year's ODI World Cup alongside South Africa and Namibia, Zimbabwe continues to anchor its squad with the 2025 returnee for the upcoming tournament.
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Brendan Taylor breaks Sachin Tendulkars record for longest career in mens ODIs - The Tribune
Zimbabwean wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor has overtaken legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to become the holder of the longest ODI career in men’s cricket, according to Cricinfo.
Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor broke Sachin Tendulkar's major world record as soon as he took the field in the first ODI against Australia. Taylor's ODI career spanned 22 years and 146 days, compared to Sachin's 22 years and 91 days. The 40-year-old Taylor has reached this milestone after retirement, an ICC ban, and a comeback.
Brendan Taylor Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Record for Longest ODI Career in Men’s Cricket | 🏏 LatestLY
Zimbabwean veteran Brendan Taylor has made history by surpassing Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar for the longest career span in men's One Day International (ODI) cricket. On September 15, 2026, Taylor achieved this feat against Australia in Harare, marking 22 years and four months since his debut. 🏏 Brendan Taylor Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Record for Longest ODI Career in Men’s Cricket.
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