India off-spinner R Ashwin on Monday mentioned former Zimbabwe skipper Brendan Taylor’s gorgeous disclosure about being blackmailed into accepting cash for spot-fixing by an Indian businessman must be a cautionary story for all and it’s necessary to easily “fold and leave table” when the opposite choice is “bet”.
In an explosive revelation on Monday, Taylor mentioned he’s dealing with a multi-year ban from the ICC for failing to report a corrupt strategy by an Indian businessman in 2019.
“Spread the awareness!! Most times the hand dealt to us at the poker table gives us an option to bet or fold!! Its important to fold and leave the table! All strength to Brendan and his family,” Ashwin tweeted.
Spread the notice!! Most occasions the hand dealt to us on the poker desk offers us an choice to guess or fold!! Its necessary to fold and go away the desk! All power to Brendan and his household🙏 https://t.co/FqsvTd4ao7
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 24, 2022
Taylor claimed that he was invited by the businessman to India to debate “sponsorships” and potential launch of a T20 occasion in Zimbabwe moreover a proposal of USD 15,000 in October 2019. He didn’t title the businessman in query.
The 35-year-old, who performed 205 ODIs, 34 Tests and 45 T20s earlier than retiring final 12 months, now expects the ICC to ban him for not reporting the incident again then. The recreation’s governing physique is but to touch upon the matter.
To my household, mates and supporters. Here is my full assertion. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/sVCckD4PMV
— Brendan Taylor (@BrendanTaylor86) January 24, 2022
Taylor mentioned he was additionally given an element fee to identify repair matches.
“I used to be handed the USD 15,000 however was informed this was now a ‘deposit’ for spot fixing and that an extra USD 20,000 can be paid as soon as the ‘job’ was full.
“I took the cash so I may get on a airplane and go away India. I felt I had no selection on the time as a result of saying no was clearly not an choice. All I knew was I needed to get out of there.
“When I returned home, the stress of what had taken place severely impacted my mental and physical health. I was a mess. I was diagnosed with shingles and prescribed strong anti-psychotic medication – amitriptyline,” he mentioned.
Taylor then determined to report the matter to the ICC 4 months later and mentioned he delayed it to guard his household.
