Taylor Overtakes Sachin for Longest ODI Career Span
What Happened
Brendan Taylor became the longest-serving player in men's ODI cricket after appearing for Zimbabwe against Australia in Harare. His ODI career now spans 22 years and 146-148 days, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 22 years and 91 days. Taylor made his ODI debut in 2004 and returned to international cricket in 2025 after serving a three-and-a-half-year ICC suspension.
Key Takeaways
While Taylor now holds the record for the longest ODI career span, Sachin Tendulkar remains the format's most prolific batter, holding records for the most ODI runs (18,426) and most appearances (463 matches).