Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Brendan Taylor Returns to Cricket After Ban for Corruption and Drugs
Brendan Taylor, a cricket player, is back after being banned for over three years.
He got into trouble for taking money to fix games and also failed a drug test.
He admitted to taking the money but says he never actually fixed any matches.
After the ban, and a rehabilitation program, Taylor is ready to play for Zimbabwe again and says he has worked very hard to return to the game.
His return will be in a Test match against New Zealand.
Brendan Taylor is returning to international cricket after a 3.5-year ban.
He was banned for breaching the ICC anti-corruption code and a positive drug test.
Taylor accepted a bribe of $15,000 from businessmen in 2019.
He tested positive for a cocaine metabolite and has since completed a rehabilitation program.
Taylor is included in Zimbabwe's squad for the second Test against New Zealand.
- Who
- Brendan Taylor, a Zimbabwean cricketer.
- What
- Brendan Taylor is returning to international cricket.
- When
- In the second Test against New Zealand, starting August 7.
- Where
- Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
- Why
- After serving a 3.5-year ban for breaching the ICC’s anti-corruption code and a positive drug test.
Actions and Consequences
Rehabilitation
Consequences
Actions and Consequences
Taylor faced a 3.5 year ban for corruption and drug use.
Rehabilitation
Taylor is returning to play.
- Player
- Brendan Taylor
- Sport
- Cricket
- Team
- Zimbabwe
- Ban Duration
- 3.5 years
- Reason for Ban
- Anti-corruption and Drug Violation
Sources
Ex-Captain Returns To Zimbabwe Test Squad After Serving ICC Ban, Set for New Zealand Clash
Who Is Brendan Taylor? 39-Year-Old Zimbabwe Batter All Set To Make Comeback To International Cricket After 3-Year Ban
Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor ‘embracing every moment’ after Test recall against New Zealand