Samuels’ ban saddened CEO
Published:Thursday | May 15, 2008 | 11:54 AM
West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Donald Peters, said he is saddened by the guilty verdict on batsman Marlon Samuels over his link with an Indian bookmaker.
Punished for violating International Cricket Council (ICC) rules, Samuels faces a two-year ban from all form of cricket.
Dr. Peters believes it is a sad day for West Indies cricket and thinks that Samuels fell into a trap.
Dr. Peters also expressed hope that the 27 year old Jamaican will be able to overcome the huge blow and resuscitate his career when the time comes.
The WICB stated in a press release on Monday that its Disciplinary Committee found that Samuels was guilty of violating the ICC Rules of Conduct.
The release further stated that Samuels received money, benefit or other reward, which could bring him or the game of cricket into disrepute.