Durham Cricket can confirm that, due to a historic infringement of the betting rules, Brydon Carse has been suspended from playing Cricket for three months, effective immediately.
Brydon will be allowed to train with the team during this period and will be available for selection for the final four games of the season.
Durham and Brydon accept the charges and related punishment. The Club are supporting Brydon through this time as he prepares for his return to Cricket in August.
Brydon said “Whilst these bets were several years ago, that is no excuse and I take full responsibility for my actions. I would like to thank the ECB, Durham Cricket and the PCA for their support during this difficult time for me. I will be working hard in the next 12 weeks to ensure that I repay that support on the field when I am able to return to playing.”
Full statement from the Cricket Regulator:
Following an Anti-Corruption investigation by the Cricket Regulator, Brydon Carse has been suspended from all cricket for 16 months with 13 months of that ban being suspended for two years.
Carse was charged with placing 303 bets on various cricket matches between 2017 and 2019. Carse did not place bets on games in which he was participating. He accepted the charges, cooperated with the Cricket Regulator throughout the investigation and has demonstrated significant remorse for his actions.
Other significant mitigating factors were considered by the Cricket Regulator and the Cricket Discipline Commission when determining the sanction.
Carse will be suspended from playing in any cricket between 28 May 2024 and 28 August 2024.
Provided Carse does not commit any further offences contrary to the anti-corruption rules over the next two years. he will not face any further penalties.
There was no evidence to suggest any wider integrity concerns from Carse’s actions.
Cricket’s betting integrity rules mean that no professional participant (player, coach or other support staff) is permitted to bet on any cricket anywhere in the world.
Dave Lewis, Interim Director of the Cricket Regulator, said: “The Cricket Regulator takes any breach of integrity or misconduct rules seriously and I would encourage any participant, from within the professional game, who has gambled on cricket to come forward and not wait to be discovered.
“The Cricket Regulator understands the many challenges participants can face and will handle cases fairly, with understanding and support for anyone who wishes to come forward. We also encourage any participant struggling with any welfare concerns to seek assistance from the PCA or other trusted professional source.”
Anyone with information regarding corruption, misconduct or doping within cricket is encouraged to report matters to the Cricket Regulator via integrity@cricketregulator.co.uk