Bulawayo, Aug. 7 -- Brendan Taylor's return to international cricket is more than just a sporting comeback; it's a story of redemption, resilience, and hope. As Zimbabwe is playing the second Test against New Zealand in Bulawayo, the former captain has opened up before the start of the game on his struggles during the ban.

Taylor, now 39, has not played international cricket since 2021. What followed was a turbulent chapter, struggles with alcohol and drug addiction, a shocking revelation of being blackmailed by fixers, and a ban of three-and-a-half years for breaching the ICC's anti-corruption code. He admitted to his mistakes, and checked himself into rehab when the ban was made public in early 2022.

"How good is it that three years a...