Brendan Taylor, banned for three and a half years for breaching the ICC’s anti-corruption code, plans to make his return to international cricket in time for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
After serving a ban for violating the ICC’s anti-corruption regulations, Zimbabwe’s former captain, Brendan Taylor, is eager to make his comeback to international cricket. Taylor, who will be eligible to return in July 2025, initially considered pursuing a coaching career after his suspension, but has now decided to return to the game he loves.
The 39-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, who has played 34 Tests, 205 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 45 T20 internationals for Zimbabwe, has set his sights on playing in the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. His return to competitive cricket was encouraged by Zimbabwe Cricket’s Managing Director, Givemore Makoni, who convinced him to reconsider his decision to retire from playing and focus on regaining his spot in the national team.
In an interview with ESPN Cricinfo, Taylor expressed his excitement about the prospect of returning to the field, stating, “I still want to play, and I believe I can make an impact as a player. Givemore has been very supportive. He told me to focus on playing until the 2027 World Cup, and by then, I’ll be 41, but I’m confident I can keep pushing myself.”
Liberty News’ sports correspondent states that with the 2027 World Cup being a significant event for Zimbabwe, Taylor’s return is seen as an important step in their preparations, and fans are hopeful to see him back in action for his country.
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