DUBAI: Former Zimbabwean captain – Brendan Taylor claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) may impose a multi-year ban on him after he allegedly delayed reporting a corrupt approach by an Indian businessman.
As per the international media, Taylor revealed that the ICC is about to impose a multi-year ban on his international career after he allegedly failed to timely inform the cricketing body regarding a corrupt approach.
Taylor, on the other hand, claimed that the right-handed batter delayed the reporting; citing the wellbeing of his family.
“It took me 4 months to report this offence and interaction to the ICC. I acknowledge this was too long of a time but I thought I could protect everyone and in particular, my family,” he said.
The veteran Zimbabwean batter also stated that he hoped that the ICC will understand his plight but they did not.
“I approached the ICC on my own terms and I hoped that if I explained my predicament, my genuine fear for our safety and wellbeing, they would understand the delay,” he said.
“Unfortunately, they did not, but I cannot feign ignorance in this regard. I have attended many anti-corruption seminars over the years and we know that time is of the essence when making reports,” he concluded.
Taking to Twitter, Taylor also shared his full statement following this plight situation.
https://twitter.com/BrendanTaylor86/status/1485522867768991745
It is worth mentioning here that the ICC is yet to take any decision regarding Taylor’s case.
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