Former West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels has been banned from all cricket for six years after he was found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's (ECB) anti-corruption code.

Former West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels has been banned from all cricket for six years after he was found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's (ECB) anti-corruption code. The ban began on November 11, 2023.

Samuels was charged with four counts by the ICC in September 2021 before being found guilty of the offenses in August this year. The charge relates to the Abu Dhabi T10 in 2019 where he was part of the Karnataka Tuskers but did not play.

Article 2.4.2 (by majority vote) - Failure to disclose to the designated anti-corruption official the receipt of any gifts, payments, entertainment or other benefits made or given under circumstances that could endanger the participant or the sport of cricket.

Article 2.4.3 (unanimous decision) – Failure to disclose reception entertainment valued at $750 or more to the appropriate anti-corruption official.

Article 2.4.6 (unanimous decision) – Non-cooperation in the investigation of the designated anti-corruption officer.

Article 2.4.7 (unanimous decision) – Obstructing or delaying the investigation of the designated anti-corruption officer by concealing information that may be relevant to the investigation.

Alex Marshall, head of the ICC's human resources and integrity unit, announced the ban on Thursday.

“Samuels played international cricket for almost two decades, attending numerous anti-corruption meetings and was fully aware of his obligations under the anti-corruption codes,” Marshall said.

“Although he is now retired, Mr Samuels was involved in the commission of the offenses. The six-year ban will be a strong deterrent to any participant who intends to break the rules.”

Samuels, who top-scored for the West Indies in the 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cup finals, last played international cricket in 2018 and announced his retirement in November 2020 with over 11,000 international runs across all formats. He has faced controversy throughout his career, culminating in his two-year ban after being found guilty in May 2008 of "receiving any money, advantage or other reward likely to benefit him or the game of cricket." . disrepute."