‘Racist’ cricketer bounces back

Cricketer Mark Vermeulen, who was banned by Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) late last year over a racist slur, is back playing the game again in the country.

Vermeulen was banned indefinitely in October after a Facebook post on his account in July last year, where he labelled blacks “apes”.

But barely three months after ZC announced his ban, the cricketer will mark his return on Friday representing Mashonaland Eagles in a Logan Cup match against Matabeleland Tuskers at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

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