Ashes hopeful cops feather-touch ban for betting: ‘No excuse, I take full responsibility for my actions’

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

The 28-year-old, who was called into the World Cup squad six months ago, was given a 16-month sanction, but 13 months of the ban was suspended, following an anti-corruption investigation by the Cricket Regulator. 

Carse, who signed an England central contract last October, accepted the charges of placing 303 bets on various cricket matches between 2017-19, though not on games in which he was playing. 

He will be suspended immediately from playing in any cricket until Aug 28 but provided he does not commit any further anti-corruption offences over the next two years will not face any further penalties.

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Carse said in a statement: “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.”

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

Brydon Carse. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

“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.”

Durham are supporting Brydon, who will still be allowed to train with the team but whose ban rules him out of any chance of receiving a call-up to England’s Test team this year and puts a major dent in his chances of making the Ashes tour at the end of 2025.

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