Brendan Taylor Net Worth|Wiki|Bio|A Zimbabwean Cricketer, his Net worth, Career, Records, Wife, Age

A renowned former Zimbabwean international cricketer, Brendan Ross Murray Taylor has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2023. Brendan is considered statistically one of the finest Zimbabwean players. 

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Income Source of Brendan Taylor-

Brendan has earned every bit of his income from his career as a cricketer. Talking about his annual salary for the year 2021/22 for representing the Zimbabwe National Team was around $250,000. Moreover, Brendan has played in only one season of the IPL where he was bought at the auction by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a total amount of INR 3,000,000.

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Assets and Properties of Brendan Taylor-

Brendan is a wealthy Zimbabwean cricketer. But the exact details of Brendan's house haven't been revealed yet. The details regarding Brendan's cars and other assets have not been revealed yet.  

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The Career of Brendan Taylor-

Brendan Taylor, from his early days in cricket, has evolved into one of Zimbabwe's premier batsmen, earning a reputation as a dependable match-winner in critical situations.

Taylor made his debut for Mashonaland A in domestic cricket at the age of 15, where he immediately showcased his talent with a remarkable unbeaten score of 200 in a Logan Cup B division game. He also represented Zimbabwe in two Under-19 World Cups, further highlighting his potential. Despite inconsistent performances in domestic cricket, Taylor was given a chance in 2004 when Zimbabwe faced the departure of several key players. Although he initially struggled with a series of low scores, he finally made an impact in the final game of his debut ODI series against Sri Lanka, scoring an impressive 74. He retained his place in the subsequent Test series and recorded a half-century in his second Test match. The 2004-05 season proved pivotal for his career as he achieved a first-class century during the Pakistan tour and enjoyed success in the domestic circuit. Despite being dropped from the team in mid-2005 due to off-field issues, Taylor's batting prowess couldn't be ignored for long, and he made a quick return to the Test side.

When captain Tatenda Taibu temporarily departed, Taylor took on the role of wicketkeeper, which freed him from the pressure of being a specialist batsman. This change allowed him to flourish, and he began to deliver outstanding performances. In an ODI against Bangladesh in August 2006, Taylor showcased his heroics by hitting a massive six off the final ball, securing a miraculous victory for Zimbabwe. His unbeaten 60 in the 2007 T20 World Cup also contributed to a famous win over Australia. He achieved his first international century in ODIs against Bangladesh in 2009, dispelling the criticism of not converting good starts. Notably, he followed it up with unbeaten centuries against South Africa and Sri Lanka in 2010, indicating a significant turnaround in his career. Taylor emerged as the standout player in Zimbabwe's disappointing campaign in the 2011 World Cup, earning him the captaincy in June 2011 ahead of the team's return to Test cricket. He made a strong start to his captaincy tenure by scoring his maiden Test century against Bangladesh in Harare.

Taylor's momentum continued as he finished the home ODI series against New Zealand as the leading run-scorer, including back-to-back centuries in Harare. He became the first Zimbabwean to achieve consecutive ODI centuries. Despite Zimbabwe losing both matches, Taylor played a crucial inning of 75 off 65 balls in the third match, laying the foundation for a victory and helping Zimbabwe salvage pride in the three-match series. He was rightfully awarded the Man of the Series accolade. In the subsequent home series against Bangladesh, Taylor topped the batting charts with two centuries. Standing tall with his front foot cover drives and astute uppercuts, he has been the linchpin of Zimbabwe's batting lineup. Taylor has also excelled in the T20 format, particularly in the Bangladesh T20 league, where he ranked as the third-highest run-getter. His exceptional performances led to his selection by the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise for the 2014 edition of the IPL

The 2015 ICC World Cup marked Taylor's farewell, and he certainly ended on a high note, finishing fourth in the list of leading run-scorers in the tournament, with an impressive average of 72.16. In September 2021, Brendan announced his retirement from all forms of International Cricket.

In January 2022, Taylor made a revelation stating that he was confronted with a ban due to his involvement in a spot-fixing incident. He admitted to receiving a $15,000 "deposit" but vehemently denied following through with the arrangement, asserting that he was coerced and subjected to blackmail.

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Personal Life and Family of Brendan Taylor-

He was born on February 6, 1986 (age 37 years) in Harare, Zimbabwe. Brendan is the son of Graham Taylor (Father) and Debbie Taylor (Mother). Brendan is currently married to Kelly Anne Readings. Brendan and Kelly are living a happy married life and have four children.

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Brendan Taylor's: Engagement in Online World-

Brendan is socially active on different social media platforms. As of June 2023, he is followed by 19.1k followers on Instagram and 135.4k followers on Twitter. 

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