Zimbabwe star Brendan Taylor announces retirement from international cricket

Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor said on Sunday that the final ODI between Zimbabwe and Ireland in Belfast will be his last international outing. Taylor has an opportunity to finish as the highest ODI run-scorer in Zimbabwe cricket history.

Former Zimbabwe captain and wicketkeeper-batsman Brendan Taylor announced he will retire from international cricket during the 3rd and final ODI against Ireland in Belfast on Monday, September 13. Taylor will bring an end to his 17-year-long career wherein he played 34 Tests, 204 ODIs and 45 T20Is. Taylor will bid adieu to international cricket during his 205th ODI. Brendan Taylor, who made his debut for Zimbabwe in 2004, came up with a heartfelt social media post, describing his career as a journey filled with "extreme highs and lows".