England pacer Brydon Carse has been handed a 16-month ban, of which 13 months are suspended for two years, due to historical betting breaches. Carse, who has played 14 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 3 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) for England, will be eligible to play again from August 28, 2024.
The Cricket Regulator, an independent regulatory body, charged Carse with placing 303 bets on various cricket matches between 2017 and 2019. Importantly, Carse did not place bets on any games in which he was participating.
“Carse was charged with placing 303 bets on various cricket matches between 2017 and 2019. Carse did not place bets on games in which he was participating,” read a statement from the Cricket Regulator. The regulatory body proposed the sanctions, which include a suspension from playing in any cricket between May 28, 2024, and August 28, 2024. Provided Carse does not commit any further offences contrary to the anti-corruption rules over the next two years, he will not face any further penalties.
“There was no evidence to suggest any wider integrity concerns from Carse’s actions,” the statement continued, which was endorsed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
In response to the decision, the ECB issued a statement emphasizing the seriousness with which they regard anti-corruption breaches in cricket. “We take these matters extremely seriously and do not condone any form of anti-corruption breach in cricket,” the ECB said.
“We support the Cricket Regulator’s decision and their consideration of the mitigating factors in Brydon’s case. He has cooperated and shown remorse for his actions. We are satisfied that Brydon has shown growth in the five years since this breach and has demonstrated a greater understanding of his responsibilities,” the statement added.
The ECB expressed hope that Carse’s case would serve as an educational example for other cricketers, underlining the importance of integrity in the sport.
Carse made his first-class debut in 2016 for Durham and has since made significant strides in his cricketing career. He made his maiden international appearance for England in an ODI in 2021, with his last appearance coming in December 2023.
Despite the setback, the ECB and the Cricket Regulator believe that Carse has learned from his mistakes and will return to the game with a deeper appreciation of the rules and regulations designed to maintain the integrity of cricket.
This decision comes at a critical juncture for the sport, as governing bodies worldwide continue to grapple with issues of corruption and the importance of upholding the spirit of cricket. The hope is that Carse’s case will reinforce the message that any breaches of the anti-corruption code will be met with stringent consequences, regardless of the player’s status or career stage.
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