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NDTV
07-08-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor Eyes 10,000 Run Club On International Return
Zimbabwe batter Brendan Taylor, who makes his return to the national set-up after three and a half years, is on the verge of becoming the third player from his country to make 10,000 runs in international cricket as Zimbabwe gear up for the second Test match against New Zealand, starting from Friday onwards. Zimbabwe is currently 1-0 down in the series. He became available for selection following the completion of a three-and-a-half-year suspension imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), after he accepted responsibility for breaching both the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and the ICC Anti-Doping Code. Since then, Taylor has undergone a thorough rehabilitation programme and has consistently demonstrated a sincere commitment to personal growth, accountability and restoring trust. His presence in the side adds a lot of strength and experience, having played 34 Tests and overall 284 international matches in his career. Brendan is the third-highest run-getter for Zimbabwe, having made 9,938 runs across all formats of the game at an average of 34.15, with 17 centuries and 57 fifties. His best score is 171. Just 62 more runs will make him the third member of the 10,000 run club for Zimbabwe, with Andy Flower (11,580 runs in 276 matches with 16 centuries at an average of 40.63) and Grant Flower (10,028 runs in 288 matches at an average of 32.03, with 12 centuries) already a part of the club. With 2,320 runs in 34 Tests at an average of 36.25, six centuries and 12 fifties, Brendan is the fourth-highest run-getter in whites for Zimbabwe. Andy once again emerges as the top player, with 4,794 runs in 63 Tests at an average of 51.54, with 12 centuries and 27 fifties and a best score of 232*. As a 12th-ranked Zimbabwe side eyes an entry in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), a privilege only accessible to the top nine-ranked teams, Brendan's role becomes even more important. Zimbabwe has lost five of their last Tests and won only one of their previous eight. All of these matches have taken place this year, which has seen the nation play plenty of Test cricket with some top-ranked teams like South Africa, Bangladesh and England. Tests against Sri Lanka at home are also lined up. It is their batting which has let them down the most and kept them out of cricket's most elite teams. They have been bowled out in 15 out of 16 innings played this year, not touching the 300-run mark even once. While the line-up still has experience of skipper Craig Ervine, Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza, the fixtures have come in plenty, but not the results. The return of Brendan will give the side an additional hand to score runs, with a promising, up-and-coming top order line-up of Brian Bennett, Nick Welch and Ben Curran also producing occasional moments of brilliance. Squads: Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Nick Welch, Sean Williams, Craig Ervine(c), Sikandar Raza, Tafadzwa Tsiga(w), Newman Nyamhuri, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga, Brendan Taylor, Wellington Masakadza, Roy Kaia, Tanunurwa Makoni, Clive Madande, Trevor Gwandu New Zealand Squad: Will Young, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Ben Lister, Tom Latham, Jacob Duffy, Ajaz Patel, Matthew Fisher.
India.com
30-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Brendan Taylor Returns To Zimbabwe Squad For Second Test Against New Zealand
Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been recalled to the national squad for the second Test against New Zealand, scheduled from August 7-11 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Taylor, 39, became eligible for selection following the completion of a three-and-a-half-year suspension imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and Anti-Doping Code. Rehabilitation and Return Since serving his ban, Taylor has undergone a comprehensive rehabilitation programme focused on overcoming drug and alcohol abuse. According to Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), he has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to personal growth, accountability, and regaining trust. ZC revealed that Taylor's reintegration into the squad began before the ongoing first Test against New Zealand, where he was invited to train with the team. Reflecting on his comeback, Taylor said: 'I certainly thought it was all over, but here I am, and it's an overwhelming feeling of gratitude. I've had to pinch myself to believe I'm back. I've been embracing every moment, and the last year and a half has been entirely dedicated to my return.' He added: 'I've worked immensely hard on fitness, technique, and diet, and I feel leaner, fitter, and mentally stronger. Sobriety has made this journey possible. Rebuilding from scratch has been challenging but fulfilling, and I feel in a wonderful space.' Career Highlights Taylor has featured in 34 Test matches, scoring at an average of 36.25 with six centuries and 12 half-centuries. Across formats, he has amassed 9,938 international runs, ranking as Zimbabwe's third-highest run-scorer. His 17 international centuries remain the most by any Zimbabwean batter. Zimbabwe Cricket's Statement ZC Managing Director Givemore Makoni praised Taylor's determination: 'Brendan has endured an incredibly difficult chapter in his life and shown genuine remorse, along with a powerful determination to make things right – for himself and Zimbabwe cricket. He has worked tirelessly behind the scenes, stayed disciplined during his rehabilitation, and has rightfully earned his place back on the team.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake prosecuted for match-fixing
Sri Lanka's former spin bowler Sachithra Senanayake was formally indicted on Thursday on charges of match-fixing during the 2020 Lanka Premier League (LPL). The 40-year-old, who has refuted the charges against him, was indicted before the high court in the southern city of Hambantota. He is the first national-level player to be prosecuted under the country's recently introduced anti-corruption law, according to PTI. Senanayake is accused of influencing two Lanka Premier League players to fix matches. He was arrested in 2023, but is currently on bail. Also Read | Former Sri Lanka and KKR cricketer Sachithra Senanayake arrested over match-fixing accusations According to local media reports, he had approached another national player, Tharindu Ratnayake, who was playing for the Colombo Kings at the time. "Senanayake is also alleged to have contacted two other cricketers participating in the inaugural LPL in 2020 via telephone from Dubai, attempting to persuade them to engage in match-fixing," a report in the Sri Lankan 'Daily Mirror' stated. Also Read | Sri Lanka spinner Senanayake banned over action Senanayake last played for Sri Lanka in 2016 and has made 74 international appearances. He also played eight matches for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023. In the same year, he was also banned from travelling overseas by a local court. According to AFP, Senanayake could be convicted and face a maximum of 10 years in jail, a fine of up to 100 million rupees ($333,000), or both. In February, Bangladesh's Shohely Akhter received a ban of five years from all cricket matches after the International Cricket Council (ICC) found her guilty of match-fixing. She breached five provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, becoming the first female cricketer to be banned for corruption. The off-spinner, who represented Bangladesh in 13 T20Is and two ODIs, admitted to all the offences.
Int'l Cricket Council
11-02-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Shohaly Akhter banned for five years under ICC anti-corruption code
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh player Shohaly Akhter from all cricket for five years after she admitted breaching five provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Shohaly admitted to being in breach of the following provisions of the Code: Article 2.1.1: Fixing or contriving in any way or otherwise influencing improperly or being a party to any agreement or effort to fix or contrive in any way or otherwise influence improperly, the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of any International Match, including (without limitation) by deliberately underperforming therein . Article 2.1.3: S eeking, accepting, offering or agreeing to accept any bribe or other Reward to (a) fix or to contrive in any way or otherwise to influence improperly the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of any International Match or (b) to ensure for Betting or other corrupt purposes the occurrence of a particular incident in an International Match. Article 2.1.4: Directly or indirectly soliciting, inducing, enticing, instructing, persuading, encouraging or intentionally facilitating any Participant to breach any of the foregoing provisions of this Article 2.1 . Article 2.4.4: Failing to disclose to the ACU (without unnecessary delay) full details of any approaches or invitations received by the Participant to engage in Corrupt Conduct under the Anti-Corruption Code . Article 2.4.7: Obstructing or delaying any investigation that may be carried out by the ACU in relation to possible Corrupt Conduct under the Anti-Corruption Code (by any Participant), including (without limitation) concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information that may be relevant to that investigation and/or that may be evidence of or may lead to the discovery of evidence of Corrupt Conduct under the Anti-Corruption Code. Having admitted the charges, Shohaly accepted a sanction of a five-year period of ineligibility starting 10 February 2025. The charges relate to corrupt approaches made in relation to matches in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 held in South Africa. The ICC Anti-Corruption Code and the complete Agreed Sanction decision (which has been redacted to protect the identities of the ICC's witnesses and other third parties) can be found here. ENDS
