Former West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels has been banned from all types of cricket for six years, after he was discovered responsible of breaching the anti-corruption code of Emirates Cricket Board (ECB). He was charged by the ICC on 4 counts in September 2021, and was responsible by tge Tribunal in August this 12 months. The ban began from November 11, 2023.
Marlon Samuels scored over 11000 runs for West Indies.(Getty Images)
The prices relate to his taking part on the Abu Dhabi T10 in 2019, the place he represented Karnataka Tuskers however didn’t play. In a press launch, the ICC revealed that he was discovered responsible for 4 offences. The launch stated, “Samuels, who was charged by the ICC (in its capacity as the Designated Anti-Corruption Official under the ECB Code) in September 2021, was found guilty by the Tribunal in August this year of the following four offences:
Article 2.4.2 (by a majority decision) – Failing to disclose to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official, the receipt of any gift, payment, hospitality or other benefit that was made or given in circumstances that could bring the Participant or the sport of cricket into disrepute.
Article 2.4.3 (unanimous decision)- Failing to disclose to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official receipt of hospitality with a value of US $750 or more.
Article 2.4.6 (unanimous decision) – Failing to cooperate with the Designated Anti-Corruption Official’s investigation.
Article 2.4.7 (unanimous decision) – Obstructing or delaying the Designated Anti-Corruption Official’s investigation by concealing information that may have been relevant to the investigation.”
Meanwhile, Alex Marshall, ICC General Manager – HR and Integrity Unit, commented, “Samuels played international cricket for close to two decades, during which he participated in numerous anti-corruption sessions and knew exactly what his obligations were under the Anti-Corruption Codes. Though he is retired now, Mr Samuels was a participant when the offences were committed. The ban of six years will act as a strong deterrent to any participant who intends to break the rules.”
Samuels introduced his retirement in November 2020, amassing over 11000 runs throughout all codecs in worldwide cricket. In May 2008 too, he was banned for 2 years after being discovered responsible for one more offence.
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