Tendulkar's ODI record broken: Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor makes history
Zimbabwean cricketer Brendan Taylor has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record for the longest-serving career in men's ODI history. Taylor returned to international cricket in 2025 following a suspension to help Zimbabwe prepare for the 2027 World Cup.
Why it matters
This milestone highlights the longevity of professional athletes and the evolving landscape of international cricket as nations prepare for major global tournaments.
Zimbabwe veteran Brendan Taylor has gone past Sachin Tendulkar to become the longest-serving player in men's ODI history after taking the field in the first ODI against Australia in Harare on Tuesday.Taylor's ODI career now spans 22 years and four months, moving him ahead of Tendulkar, whose ODI career lasted 22 years and three months before he retired from the format in 2012.Tendulkar, however, still holds the record for the most ODI runs with 18,426 and the most appearances in the format with 463 matches.Taylor, 40, made his ODI debut in 2004 and has gone on to become one of Zimbabwe's leading batters.
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