Former West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels has been handed a six-year ban from all cricket after being found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that Samuels was charged by the ICC in September 2021 and was subsequently found guilty of the offenses in August this year. The ban, which will commence from November 11, 2023, was announced by Alex Marshall, the head of ICC HR and Integrity Unit.
Samuels was found guilty of four charges. The first charge, Article 2.4.2, was for failing to disclose the receipt of any gift, payment, hospitality, or other benefit that could bring the participant or the sport of cricket into disrepute. The second charge, Article 2.4.3, was for failing to disclose the receipt of hospitality with a value of USD 750 or more. The third charge, Article 2.4.6, was for failing to cooperate with the Anti-Corruption Official’s investigation. The fourth charge, Article 2.4.7, was for obstructing or delaying the investigation by concealing relevant information.
Alex Marshall emphasized that Samuels had participated in numerous anti-corruption sessions during his international cricket career and was aware of his obligations under the Anti-Corruption Codes. Despite being retired at the time of the offenses, Samuels was still considered a participant.
Marlon Samuels had a distinguished career spanning over 18 years, featuring in more than 300 matches for the West Indies. He scored 17 centuries and captained the team in the ODI format. Notably, he was the top-scorer in the final of the 2012 and 2016 editions of the T20 World Cup, contributing with knocks of 78 and 85* respectively.
The ban of six years serves as a strong deterrent to any participant who intends to break the rules, according to Marshall. Samuels’ ban will prevent him from participating in any form of cricket, sending a clear message about the consequences of corruption in the sport.
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