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The Guardian
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Former county cricket coach suspended for nine months over sexual misconduct
An unnamed former county cricket coach has been suspended from the sport for nine months after admitting charges of sexual misconduct. The independent cricket discipline panel issued the sanctions on Wednesday, but has declined to identify the individual due to 'exceptional' health-related circumstances and a 'serious risk of harm' if his name were made public. The man admitted five breaches of professional conduct regulations, specifically sending unsolicited sexual images to two junior female colleagues. On one occasion, he attempted to kiss one of the complainants in a club dressing room. He was dismissed as a result of his behaviour, which came in the summers of 2023 and 2024, and has not been employed in cricket since. The ban comprises six months backdated to receipt of the charge letter and three months suspended. He must also complete a mandatory education course. Chris Haward, the managing director of the Cricket Regulator, said: 'This kind of conduct is unacceptable. Where such instances are identified they will be investigated and those responsible will be held to account. Removing sexual misconduct from the game is a priority for the Cricket Regulator. 'We recognise that it takes a lot of courage for those impacted to come forward. We are committed to investigating thoroughly and expeditiously when allegations are raised with us, whether current or in the past.'
Telegraph
5 days ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
County cricket coach banned for sending pictures of his genitals to female colleague
A county coach has been banned from cricket for nine months for inappropriate sexual behaviour, including sending three pictures of his genitals to a more junior colleague. The Cricket Regulator announced on Wednesday morning that the independent Cricket Discipline Panel (CDP) had banned the unnamed coach for nine months – three of them suspended – and ordered him to complete an education course after he was found guilty of misconduct. The CDP is regularly choosing not to name those it finds guilty, and on this occasion its statement said: 'Due to exceptional circumstances regarding the health of that coach and the serious risk of harm identified if his name was to be published, his name has been redacted.' The full judgement revealed the coach had 'two separate victims in the summer of 2023 and early 2024'. He was found guilty of sending a photo of his penis as well as attempting to kiss a junior member of staff. It said: 'He engaged in inappropriate and sexualised messaging, including sending images of his erect penis, to more junior female members of staff at a CCC [county cricket club]. On one occasion he attempted to kiss one of the more junior members of staff.' It added that his second victim was 'much younger than the Respondent and he occupied a far more senior position than she did at a CCC', adding that she 'had to interact with the Respondent because of her work'. He sent her a picture of his erect penis, which she did not respond to. 'A few days later the Respondent sent two further pictures of his erect penis,' read the judgement. It continued: 'The Respondent asked Victim 2 to check the changing rooms to see if any rubbish was left. Whilst in the changing room the Respondent made an inappropriate attempt to kiss Victim 2, who pulled away.' The first victim, according to the judgement, had a 'particular vulnerability' that the coach knew about. He sent her 'inappropriate and sexualised messaging', including 'a photo of his erect penis under clothing'. She asked him to stop, but he sent 'a further message of a sexualised and inappropriate nature' a few days later. Summing up, the judgement read: 'There was a clear imbalance in his favour given his superior employment position and because of his age. The conduct admitted by the Respondent has no place in modern society and no place in the cricket environment. Women who participate in cricket in any way must be able to do so in a safe and inclusive environment.' The coach has been dismissed by the county because of his conduct and has not worked in cricket since. He has received support from the Professional Cricketers Association, including seeing a psychotherapist for many months. It is understood that this case is entirely separate from the one involving a different – also unnamed – county coach, who was banned for six months last November for 'inappropriate sexual behaviour' involving a player in his team. The managing director of The Cricket Regulator Chris Haward, a former chief constable, said: 'removing sexual misconduct from the game is a priority for the Cricket Regulator'.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Ex-county coach suspended from cricket after sending unsolicited sexual images to female colleagues
An un-named former county cricket coach has been suspended from the sport for nine months after admitting charges of sexual misconduct. The independent Cricket Discipline Panel issued the sanctions on Wednesday but has declined to identify the individual due to "exceptional" health-related circumstances and "serious risk of harm" if his name was made public. The man admitted five breaches of professional conduct regulations, specifically sending unsolicited sexual images to two junior female colleagues. One one occasion, he attempted to kiss one of the complainants in a club dressing room. He was dismissed as a result of his behaviour, which came in the summers of 2023 and 2024, and has not been employed in cricket since. The ban comprises of six months back-dated to receipt of the charge letter and three months suspended and a mandatory education course must also be completed. Chris Haward, managing director of the Cricket Regulator, said: "This kind of conduct is unacceptable. Where such instances are identified they will be investigated and those responsible will be held to account. Removing sexual misconduct from the game is a priority for the Cricket Regulator. "We recognise that it takes a lot of courage for those impacted to come forward. We are committed to investigating thoroughly and expeditiously when allegations are raised with us, whether current or in the past." PA
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Former county cricket coach suspended for nine months over sexual misconduct
An unnamed former county cricket coach has been suspended from the sport for nine months after admitting charges of sexual misconduct. The independent cricket discipline panel issued the sanctions on Wednesday but has declined to identify the individual due to 'exceptional' health-related circumstances and a 'serious risk of harm' if his name were made public. The man admitted five breaches of professional conduct regulations, specifically sending unsolicited sexual images to two junior female colleagues. One one occasion, he attempted to kiss one of the complainants in a club dressing room. He was dismissed as a result of his behaviour, which came in the summers of 2023 and 2024, and has not been employed in cricket since. The ban comprises six months back-dated to receipt of the charge letter and three months suspended. He must also complete a mandatory education course. Chris Haward, managing director of the Cricket Regulator, said in a statement: 'This kind of conduct is unacceptable. Where such instances are identified they will be investigated and those responsible will be held to account. Removing sexual misconduct from the game is a priority for the Cricket Regulator. 'We recognise that it takes a lot of courage for those impacted to come forward. We are committed to investigating thoroughly and expeditiously when allegations are raised with us, whether current or in the past.'
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
RCB Star's IPL-Used Bat Fails Gauge Test In T20 League. Further Examination Confirms...
England white-ball opener Phil Salt's bat, which he used in the last two years including in the Indian Premier League, was initially deemed "to have failed an on-field gauge test" but later cleared after further examination, his club said. The 28-year-old Salt currently plays for Lancashire. He played a major role in Royal Challenger Bengaluru's maiden IPL title win earlier in the year, scoring 403 runs from 13 matches, the second highest for his team after Virat Kohli (657 from 15 matches). Lancashire Cricket in a statement said that the bat used by Salt during Friday's Vitality Blast T20 match against Northants Steelbacks has been cleared by the Cricket Regulator's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). "Salt was alleged to have breached ECB Directives 3.2 and 3.3, after his bat failed an on-field bat-gauge test during the Vitality Blast fixture. It is a bat that he has used for the last two years for England, Lancashire and in the IPL with no issue," the club said in the statement. During the first over of Lancashire Lightning's run chase, an umpire conducted an on-field bat gauge test, as part of an assurance process undertaken to check the sizes of a bat being used. To pass the test, the bat must fit through a gauge of the specified size. "Salt's bat did not pass through the gauge on the field and was therefore deemed to have failed the test, and in further tests carried out after the match, it was deemed inconclusive despite the bat fitting through the gauge on several occasions. "The Club and player felt this should have been the end of the matter, but the officials felt it necessary for the bat to be taken away for further testing," the club said. "Following this evidential testing process undertaken by the Cricket Regulator, the bat was found to be compliant with the Regulations - and the Club and player have been informed that no further action will be taken." The club said the "whole process could have been avoided with improved processes on and off the field, whether that be through better equipment and/or additional training". "Following the incident there have been inappropriate comments made by match commentators, inaccurate articles written in the media and some unsavoury social media posts towards the player, that could have been avoided." Cricket Regulator, the body established by the ECB and responsible for monitoring and enforcing the game's regulations, said Salt's bat was subject to an on-field test and it did not pass the initial test during the July 4 match between Northamptonshire and Lancashire. "Following standard practice the bat was then subject to a post-match test, the results of which were inconclusive," it said. "On 7th July, the Cricket Regulator investigated the matter and found the bat to be compliant with the regulations. Accordingly no further action will be taken against the player or Lancashire in this matter." Salt has so far played 33 ODIs after making debut in 2021, scoring 988 runs at an average of 31.87 with one hundred. He has featured in 43 T20Is from which he has scored 1193 runs with three centuries at an average of 34.08 and strike rate of 164.32.
