Former skipper Brendan Taylor has made himself available for selection for his country by signing a new contract with ZC (Zimbabwe Cricket). This was confirmed by Zimbabwe Cricket on their twitter handle. Taylor who last played for Zimbabwe in the 2015 World Cup, could don the national colours in a couple of months time when Zimbabwe host West Indies in October for a two-match Test series.

In an official media release, ZC announced the re-signing of Brendan Taylor. "Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is pleased to announce that following the end of his contract with and release from English county Nottinghamshire, ZC has formally contracted Brendan Taylor to play domestic and international cricket in and for Zimbabwe."

Taylor's comeback naturally elated Zimbabwe's head coach - Heath Streak who commented on the development, saying: "I am elated to have Brendan Taylor back in a Zimbabwe jersey. We welcome him back and we are looking forward to him making a big difference for us and spending the rest of his playing career in his country of birth."

"I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at Trent Bridge where I have made some fantastic friends among the dressing room and Club staff during the three seasons I have been here," Taylor, who was the club's first ever batsman to register centuries in his first two games, said. "But being away from my wife and children has proven to be very difficult for me and I have reached a point in my life where I must consider their needs," he added.

The ICC's decision to award the 2019 World Cup qualifying tournament to Zimbabwe also seems to have played a part in Taylor's decision to return home. The 31-year old Taylor has represented Zimbabwe in 23 Tests, 167 ODIs and 25 T20Is before his move to Nottinghamshire.