Sat Sep 06 11:50:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Zimbabwean cricketer Sean Williams has surpassed Shakib Al Hasan to achieve the longest T20I career, spanning 18 years and 279 days since his debut in 2006. This milestone was reached during Zimbabwe’s first T20I match against Sri Lanka, marking Williams’ return to the format after over a year. Interestingly, both Williams and Shakib debuted in the same match. While Shakib retired after 17 years and 166 days, Williams continues. In related news, Sri Lanka won the first T20I, chasing down Zimbabwe’s 176-run target, with Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza commenting on his team’s performance and highlighting the importance of experience for young players.

**News Article:**

**Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams Breaks Record for Longest T20I Career**

**Harare, Zimbabwe** – Zimbabwean veteran Sean Williams has etched his name into cricketing history, achieving the distinction of having the longest T20 International (T20I) career. The record was broken during Zimbabwe’s recent T20I match against Sri Lanka, marking Williams’ return to the format after a hiatus of over a year.

Williams’ career now spans an impressive 18 years and 279 days since his debut in 2006. He surpasses Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan, who retired from T20I cricket after the 2024 T20 World Cup with a career lasting 17 years and 166 days. Interestingly, both Williams and Al Hasan began their T20I journeys in the same match between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.

While Williams celebrated his personal milestone, Zimbabwe faced defeat in the first T20I against Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan team successfully chased down Zimbabwe’s target of 176 runs.

Following the match, Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza acknowledged his team’s efforts, stating, “I thought we were in the game for 19 overs, but it was one over that went for 20 odd that turned the game. These are the experiences the young boys need to have…”. He also praised Kamindu Mendis’s brilliant performance.

The series between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka is ongoing, with Zimbabwe looking to bounce back in the upcoming matches.

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