US EditionZimbabwe's Taylor to Return After Corruption and Drugs Ban
BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE, JUL 30 – After serving a 3.5-year ban for anti-corruption and doping violations, Taylor's return aims to strengthen Zimbabwe's batting lineup during its rebuilding phase, Zimbabwe Cricket officials said.
- After serving a three-and-a-half-year suspension, Brendan Taylor was named in Zimbabwe’s team for the upcoming second Test match versus New Zealand, set to take place in Bulawayo from August 7-11, 2025.
- Taylor completed a three-and-a-half-year suspension handed down by the ICC in 2022 for violations of Anti-Corruption and Anti-Doping regulations, which included his admission to accepting a payment of $15,000 from a businessman based in India in 2019.
- Taylor, 39, retired in September 2021 but dedicated the last year and a half to intense preparation involving fitness, technical work, and diet while embracing sobriety and rebuilding his form.
- Taylor expressed surprise at his return to the game, describing it as a deeply humbling experience, and acknowledged the crucial support he received from Zimbabwe Cricket and his teammates throughout his comeback.
- His return brings experience and leadership to Zimbabwe's team as they prepare for their ongoing Test series, highlighting a story of redemption and inspiration for the national cricket setup.
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Brendan Taylor returns to Zimbabwe's squad for 2nd Test against New Zealand after serving 3.5-year ban
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Former captain Brendan Taylor to make emotional return to Zimbabwe cricket after 3 ½-year ban
Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor is set to return to international cricket after serving a 3 ½-year ban for breaching the sport's anti-corruption code.
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