Brydon Carse banned for breaking England Cricket Board gambling regulations – India TV

England international Brydon Carse was banned from playing cricket after being found guilty of breaching ECB (England Cricket Board) gambling regulations by placing 303 bets on several cricket matches between 2017 and 2019.

Carse cooperated with the cricket regulator during an anti-corruption investigation and was banned from playing for 16 months, of which 13 months were suspended for two years. The 29-year-old will only be eligible for selection on August 28.

England Cricket expects Brydon’s case can serve as a “learning example” for other cricketers pursuing the profession domestically and internationally.

“We take these matters extremely seriously and do not tolerate any form of breach of anti-corruption laws in cricket,” an ECB spokesman said.

“We support the cricket regulator’s decision and its consideration of mitigating factors in Brydon’s case. He cooperated and showed remorse for his actions. We are satisfied that Brydon has shown growth in the five years since this breach and has shown a greater commitment to understanding his responsibilities.

“We hope his case can serve as an educational example for other cricketers.”

The ban potentially rules Carse out of England’s Test series against the West Indies, which will also be James Anderson’s last game in English colours.

With England desperate to sign a player to fill the void left by Anderson’s retirement, Carse could be seen as an option as he has performed decently on the first-class circuit. Carse took 124 wickets in 47 first-class matches at an average of 33.55, including three four-wickets and five five-fors.

The Lord’s Test match against the West Indies, starting on July 10, will be Anderson’s farewell Test match. The experienced fast bowler has taken 700 wickets in 187 Test appearances for England. He needs to take eight more wickets to equal legendary Australian pacer Shane Keith Warne.