Brendan Taylor handed lengthy ban for delayed reporting of spot-fixing plot

The International Cricket Council has banned former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor from all forms of cricket for three and a half years.

The 35-year-old, who retired from international cricket in September, revealed on Monday he was set to be sanctioned by the world governing body of cricket.

He admitted to breaching five ICC changes overall, four Anti-Corruption Codes and a single breach of an Anti-Doping Code and will not be able to be involved in the sport again until June 28, 2025.

Alex Marshall, ICC general manager of the integrity unit, said: “Brendan is a former international captain who represented Zimbabwe for 17 years.

“Over such a long career, he 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.

“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.

“I would echo Brendan’s message to other players to report approaches as soon as they happen so any corrupt activity can be disrupted at the earliest possible opportunity. We wish Brendan well in his rehabilitation.”

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. - ICC's Alex Marshall on Brendan Taylor

Taylor accepted a one-month period of ineligibility for violation of Article 2.1, which occurred after he tested positive for the stimulant Benzoylecognine, a cocaine metabolite, following Zimbabwe’s one-day international with Ireland on September 8.

It proved one of the final matches of his career, with the