England pacer Brydon Carse is facing a ban from all formats after breaking ECB gambling regulations

Brydon Carse cricket ban: England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been banned from playing cricket after he was found guilty of breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) gambling regulations by placing 303 bets on various cricket matches between 2017 and 2019. Carse cooperated with the cricket regulator’s corruption investigation and was given a 16-month ban, 13 months of which were suspended for two years. The 29-year-old will be sidelined until August 28.

South Africa-born Carse has played 14 ODIs and three T20Is for England since making his international debut in July 2021. He will not be eligible to take part in any cricket until August 28. The 28-year-old all-rounder, who represents Durham in domestic cricket, did not place any bets on the matches he took part in.

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The Carse case will be a learning example for others: the ECB

The ECB has issued an official statement expressing its serious stance towards anti-corruption violations in cricket, confirming the cricket regulator’s decision in the Brydon Carse case. Despite his cooperation and remorse, Carse was banned from playing cricket until August 28. The ECB acknowledges Carse’s development and greater understanding of his responsibilities over the past five years since the breach, hoping his case will serve as an educational example to other cricketers.

“We take these matters extremely seriously and do not tolerate any form of breach of anti-corruption rules in cricket. 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 demonstrated a greater understanding of his responsibilities. We hope that his case can serve as an educational example for other cricketers,” read an official statement from the ECB.

The ban potentially rules Carse out of England’s Test series against the West Indies, which will also mark James Anderson’s final appearance for England. Given that England will need someone to replace Anderson following his retirement, Carse seems a viable option due to his solid performances on the first-class circuit. With 124 wickets in 47 matches, he averaged 33.55.