Marlon Samuels banned from all cricket for six years: Details
Former West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels has been banned from all cricket for six years after being found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) anti-corruption code. In August 2023, Samuels was found guilty of four offenses under the ECB Anti-Corruption Code. Samuels was charged by the ICC on four counts in September 2021. Samuels's ban commenced on November 11, 2023. Here's more.
Why does this story matter?
Samuels was found guilty after he exercised his right to a hearing before an independent anti-corruption tribunal. As per ESPNcricinfo, the charges related to the 2019 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10, a tournament held under the backing of the ECB. Samuels was part of the Karnataka Tuskers squad in that tournament. However, he did not get to play a single game.
ICC's Alex Marshall expresses his views
"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," Alex Marshall, the head of ICC's HR and Integrity Unit, said. Marshall said though Samuels is retired, he was a participant when the offenses were committed and the ban acts as a strong deterrent.
Samuels was found guilty of the following (part 1)
Article 2.4.2 - 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 - Failing to disclose to the Designated Anti-Corruption Official receipt of hospitality with a value of US $750 or more.
Samuels was found guilty of the following (part 2)
Article 2.4.6 - Failing to cooperate with the Designated Anti-Corruption Official's investigation. Article 2.4.7 - Obstructing or delaying the Designated Anti-Corruption Official's investigation by concealing information that may have been relevant to the investigation.
