Brydon Carse: England bowler banned for three months for betting on cricket

Brydon Carse has 13 months of 16-month ban suspended for two years, with three-month suspension to run from May 28-August 28 2024; Cricket’s betting integrity rules mean no professional player, coach or support staff permitted to bet on the sport; Carse was charged with placing 303 bets

England and Durham fast bowler Brydon Carse has been banned from cricket for three months for historical betting violations.

Carse, who has played 14 one-day internationals and three T20 internationals was charged with placing 303 bets on various cricket matches between 2017 and 2019, none of which included games in which he was participating.

Cricket’s betting integrity rules mean no professional player, coach or member of support staff is allowed to bet on the sport anywhere in the world.

Carse has had 13 months of a 16-month ban suspended for two years, with his three-month suspension period to run from May 28 until August 28 2024.

The 28-year-old will now miss out on a potential Test debut for England in July’s series at home to West Indies, with the first international game he will be eligible for the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s from August 29.

The paceman – who signed a two-year England central contract in October – will also sit out the whole of the 2024 edition of The Hundred, in which he was due to play for Northern Superchargers.

The Cricket Regulator said Carse accepted the charges, cooperated throughout the investigation and “has demonstrated significant remorse for his actions”.

If Carse does not commit any further offences over the next two years. he will not face any further penalties. It was also stated there was no evidence to suggest any wider integrity concerns from Carse’s actions.

Carse: I take full responsibility for my actions

Writing on Durham’s website, Carse – who was drafted into England’s 50-over World Cup squad last autumn – 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.”

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.”

An ECB spokesperson said: “We take these matters extremely seriously and do not condone any form of anti-corruption breach in cricket.

“We support the Cricket Regulator’s decision and their consideration of the mitigating factors in Brydon’s case. He has co-operated and shown 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 are hopeful that his case can serve as an educational example for other cricketers.”