The International Cricket Council (ICC) banned former West Indies batter Marlon Samuels from all forms of cricket for six years. He has been found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code. Samels has been charged on a total of four charges in September 2021.
The ICC HR and Integrity Unity, Alex Marshall confirmed the ban of six years. He stated that it would act as a strong deterrent for others. The ban commences on November 11, 2023. It will be applicable to all forms of the game. Samuels has played over 300 matches for West Indies, scoring 17 centuries. He has also led West Indies in ODI Cricket. Samuels played a key role in their 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cup campaigns.
“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,” Marshall said in a statement released by the ICC.
“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,” added Alex Marshall.
The former West Indies player with more than 300 international appearances has had his ban confirmed by the ICC.
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Charges under which Marlon Samuels was found guilty
Marlon Samuels has been found guilty of the following charges:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Article 2.4.6 (unanimous decision) – Failing to cooperate with the Designated Anti-Corruption Official’s investigation.
4. 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.
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