Ex-Zimbabwe cricket captain Brendan Taylor banned over anti-corruption breaches

FILE - Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been banned from all cricket for three-and-a half years over breaches of the ICC's anti-corruption code. Photo: Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP

FILE - Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been banned from all cricket for three-and-a half years over breaches of the ICC's anti-corruption code. Photo: Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP

Published Jan 28, 2022

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Dubai — Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been banned from all cricket for three-and-a half years over breaches of the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption code, the world governing body said Friday.

Taylor accepted four charges relating to breaches of the rules and a separate charge of breaching the ICC anti-doping code.

"Over such a long career, he (Taylor) participated in numerous anti-corruption and anti-doping education sessions and knew exactly what his obligations were under the ICC anti-corruption and anti-doping codes," said Alex Marshall, general manager of the ICC's Integrity Unit.

“It is disappointing that a player of his experience chose not to fulfil those obligations. However, he has accepted all charges, which has been reflected in the sanction."

Taylor revealed on Monday in a tweet that he took cocaine and accepted a $15,000 bribe from an Indian businessman.

AFP

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