Brendan Taylor Creates History, Becomes First Cricketer This Century To...

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-10 08:39:29 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-13 10:43:55

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12 years after making his debut, Brendan Taylor has made history for hanging on long enough to etch his name in the record books. The 37-year-old has become the first cricketer this century to play in 100 Test matches for his country, despite a shrinking pool of candidates due to the ever-increasing demands of the game and the allure of T20 franchises.

Taylor's Test career has now lasted 21 years and 95 days, the 12th-longest ever, and the longest this century. It is a remarkable achievement in a sport that has seen colossal changes in the last decade, especially given that he has played solely for Zimbabwe, who have struggled against the odds to remain competitive against the major nations in the format.

The historic moment came during the second Test against Bangladesh in Harare, where Taylor scored his first century in four years to salvage a draw for his side. Speaking of the record, Taylor humbly acknowledged the honour: "It's something that I never thought I would achieve, and probably not many people would have thought it possible either. But here I am I've represented my country for as long as I can remember, and it has been a huge honour to play amongst some of the greats of the game."

Only four players in history have played more Tests than Taylor. They are Sachin Tendulkar (200), Jacques Kallis (166), Ricky Ponting (155), and Rahul Dravid (163). Taylor now holds the distinction of being the only player among that group to not have played for one of cricket's big three countries (Australia, England, India).

His longevity and durability have rightly earned him plaudits from fans and teammates alike, with many congratulating him on this tremendous achievement for a player who, despite being in the shadows of cricket's biggest stars, has proven to be a rare shining light in an era of darkness for the sport in his country.

Brendan Taylor, a true fighter and testament to the power of endurance and perseverance.

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