England speedster Brydon Carse slapped with three-month ban for cricket betting

England pacer Brydon Carse has been banned for three months from all forms of cricket on Friday, May 31. He placed bets on cricket matches between 2017 and 2019.

Carse breached the regulations that prohibit players from gambling. The ban has ruled out the right-arm speedster from contention for a spot in the Test side later this year against the West Indies. He was in line to be picked in the squad and could have got his maiden Test cap, especially after James Anderson's retirement following the first Test at Lord's.

It is understood that Carse didn't place bets on matches in which he has played. His last cricket bet was played over five years ago. The 28-year-old is said to have placed 303 bets on various matches between 2017 and 2019. He was also given a suspended 13-month ban for two years. Carse's ban will run from May 28, 2024, and he will be eligible to play from August 28, 2024.

The ECB released a statement on the situation, backing the decision from the Cricket Regulator to issue the ban to the talented seamer. The board also expressed their satisfaction with the growth Carse has shown in the last five years.

"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," read the statement.

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Brydon Carse's statement on the issue

Carse cooperated with the Cricket Regulator during the anti-corruption investigation. He recently issued a statement, accepting his fault and thanked ECB, Durham Cricket, and the PCA for their support at this difficult juncture in his cricketing career.

“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," the Port Elizabeth-born said in his statement.

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Carse has played 14 ODIs and three T20Is for the Three Lions so far in his career and has taken 15 and four wickets, respectively.