Wesley Madhewere, Brandon Mavuta return to Zimbabwe cricket after completion of ban. cricket news

Zimbabwe Cricket on Thursday cleared all-rounders Wesley Madhewere and Brandon Mavuta after both completed the four-month suspension imposed on them for “recreational drug use”. Along with the ban, both were also fined 50 percent of their salary. Madhewere and Mavuta’s rehabilitation was supervised by ZC medical personnel and they were ordered to train in a high-performance programme.

Zimbabwe Cricket issued a statement announcing that both had passed drug tests after completing their suspension periods.

“Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has cleared national team players Wesley Madhewere and Brandon Mavuta to return to competitive cricket after serving four-month suspensions over drug use. They were both suspended after receiving positive results for drug tests. ‘Pak’ on completion of his suspension period,” ZC said in a statement.

Confirming the end of the suspension, ZC managing director Givemore Makoni said in a statement released by the board, “I am delighted to welcome Wesley and Brandon back to competitive cricket after both underwent rehabilitation and were tested for drugs. Passed the test also.” If only they were clean now.”

“More importantly, both players have admitted their mistakes and have vowed to come clean and focus on their illustrious careers as cricketers,” he said.

Before the suspensions were imposed, Madhewere and Mavuta had made their last appearances for Zimbabwe during their home series against Ireland in December last year.

He also featured in one match each in Zimbabwe’s domestic first-class circuit, the Logan Cup, for Mashonaland Eagles and Mid West Rhinos respectively.

The all-rounder pair as well as batsman Kevin Kasuza were suspended from all cricket activities with immediate effect due to recreational drug use in January. At present, there has been no update from Zimbabwe Cricket regarding his suspension.

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