Brendan Taylor added to Zimbabwe squad for 2nd Test vs New Zealand

Harare: Former captain Brendan Taylor has been included in the Zimbabwe squad for the second Test against New Zealand, slated to happen from August 7-11 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

Taylor, 39, 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 for drug and alcohol abuse and Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said he has has consistently demonstrated a sincere commitment to personal growth, accountability and restoring trust.

ZC added Taylor’s reintegration into the national setup began ahead of the ongoing first Test against New Zealand, where he was invited to train with the squad. So far, Taylor has played 34 Tests, averaging 36.25 and hitting six centuries as well as 12 fifties. IANS

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