Wednesday, January 22, 2025

John Campbell handed four-match suspension for half in Super50 ultimate no-show

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Jamaica Scorpions captain John Campbell has been handed a four-match suspension for not turning up for the toss in opposition to Barbados Pleasure, ensuing within the Super50 ultimate being forfeited for 2024-25. Campbell mentioned he “sincerely regretted” the incident in an announcement put out by Cricket West Indies (CWI).

“I sincerely remorse any disruption prompted throughout the ultimate and acknowledge that my actions might have been perceived as resistance to the match officers’ resolution,” Campbell mentioned. “It was by no means my intention to undermine their authority or deliver the sport into disrepute. I totally acknowledge the significance of sustaining the integrity of the sport and the necessity for adherence to the foundations and choices of the officers.”

The Super50 ultimate was forfeited below extraordinary circumstances, when neither captain appeared for the toss in a rain-hit contest. The umpires had deemed situations to be match for a 20-overs-a-side match. However with neither captain making an look, no trophy was awarded for the 2024-25 version.

The destiny of Barbados captain Raymon Reifer, who faces comparable expenses, has not but been determined by the disciplinary committee as he’s but to reply to the costs, levelled by match referee Reon King.

“We respect Mr Campbell’s acknowledgement of the state of affairs and his honest apology. In gentle of his admission and demonstrated regret, CWI has utilized the minimal sanction of a four-match ban for a Degree 3 Offence, as a matter of leniency,” CWI director of cricket Miles Bascombe mentioned.

“This resolution reinforces the important function of captains in upholding the values of sportsmanship and respect for the sport’s integrity,” he mentioned. “We belief that John will use this expertise to proceed contributing positively to West Indies cricket and function a job mannequin shifting ahead.”

The board confirmed that no match charges can be distributed for the ultimate and neither would prize cash meant for the event’s winners and runners-up be awarded.


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