Legends of T20Is: Longest career span in T20Is

Many cricketers have graced the game of cricket, and while some have been forgotten, some went on to become legends. In modern-day cricket, especially in the T20I format, a player requires to be very fit to match the demands of the game. T20Is puts one under a test, with limited game time, a player has to be at his best. Though not everyone has been able to reach a level, some players have been a figure in the T20Is for the longest period.

Longest career span in T20Is:

15y 263d – Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle

The Caribbean duo of Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle are ranked third on the list. The two have dominated the T20Is and have been prominent figures in the game, be it any format. Dwayne Bravo has been a force to reckon with as an all-rounder. On the other hand, bowlers are extra cautious when Gayle is on the field with the bat. The duo has had a career of 15 years and 263 days.

15y 273d – Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik’s journey been terrific, to say the least. Karthik had been out of the international setup for a long time before he stormed into the side to now become a regular face. Karthik has been playing the role of a finisher on the side. After a long, and successful journey, Karthik is now the player to have been in T20Is for 15 years and 273 days.

15y 277d – Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim

The Bangladeshi cricketing duo of Shakib al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim top the list, having had the longest T20I career. The two have been playing for 15 years and 277 days and their energy on the field is unmatched. The two have served Bangladesh cricket as loyal servants with immense passion and hunger.