Brendan Taylor breaks Tendulkar's record as longest-serving ODI player

On September 15, 2026, in Harare, Zimbabwe, Brendan Taylor played his 207th ODI against Australia, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar as the longest-serving ODI player. Taylor's career now spans 22 years and four months, while Tendulkar's lasted 22 years and three months. Taylor, who retired in 2021 and was banned for three and a half years in 2022, returned in 2025. He has scored 11 centuries for Zimbabwe. Tendulkar still holds records for most ODI runs and appearances.