The ICC also revealed that Taylor tested positive for
cocaine in his last match for Zimbabwe in Ireland.
“His violation under the ICC Anti-Doping Code, which is
separate and independent of the anti-corruption charges, resulted from an
in-competition test conducted on 8 September 2021 following Zimbabwe’s match
against Ireland. Mr Taylor tested
positive for the stimulant Benzoylecognine, a cocaine metabolite, which is
specified as a substance of abuse under the Code,” read the statement.
He also admitted to breaching:
“1. Article 2.4.2 – Failing to disclose (without
unnecessary delay) the receipt of any gift, payment, hospitality or other
benefit that (a) the participant knew or should have known was given to them to
procure a breach of the Code or (b) that was made or given in circumstances
that could bring the participant or the sport of cricket into disrepute.
“2. Article 2.4.3 – Failing to disclose to the ACU (without
unnecessary delay) receipt of gifts/hospitality with a value of US$750 or more
regardless of the circumstances in which they were given.
“3. Article 2.4.4 – Failing to disclose to the ACU (without
unnecessary delay) full details of the approach received to engage in corrupt
conduct under the Code including in relation to Zimbabwe’s then upcoming series
against Sri Lanka and/or Bangladesh.
“4. Article 2.4.7 – obstructing or delaying an ACU
investigation, including 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 ICC Anti-Corruption Code.”
Alex Marshall, the 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. Herald
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