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West Indies batter with 49.60 ODI average handed four-match suspension for not turning up for toss in Super50 final

Captains of both teams in the Super50 final did not turn up for the toss after it was reduced to a 20 overs per side affair.

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• Sat • 07 Dec 2024

Rahkeem Cornwall (L), John Campbell (C) and Joshua de Silva

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John Campbell has expressed his regret over his actions in Super50 final.

Campbell faces a four-match suspension.

Campbell last played for West Indies in 2022.

West Indies batter John Campbell has been slapped with a four-much suspension for not turning up for coin toss in the Super50 final which ended up getting cancelled. Jamaica Scorpions captain Campbell and Barbados Pride skipper Raymon Reifer did not appear for the toss after the Super50 final was reduced to 20 overs per side contest.

"I sincerely regret any disruption caused during the final and acknowledge that my actions may have been perceived as resistance to the match officials' decision," Campbell said in a statement released by Cricket West Indies (CWI). "It was never my intention to undermine their authority or bring the game into disrepute. I fully acknowledge the importance of maintaining the integrity of the game and the need for adherence to the rules and decisions of the officials."

No trophy was awarded for the Super50 final. Following the forfeit, the match fee wasn't distributed. In addition, there was no prize money which was reserved for tournament champions and the runners-up.

CWI director of cricket Miles Bascombe is satisfield with Campbell's sincere apology. However, a decision on Reifer is yet to be taken as he hasn't responded to the charges so far.

"We appreciate Mr Campbell's acknowledgement of the situation and his sincere apology. In light of his admission and demonstrated remorse, CWI has applied the minimum sanction of a four-match ban for a Level 3 Offence, as a matter of leniency," Bascombe said.

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"This decision reinforces the critical role of captains in upholding the values of sportsmanship and respect for the game's integrity," he said. "We trust that John will use this experience to continue contributing positively to West Indies cricket and serve as a role model moving forward."

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Campbell's international career

The 31-year-old made his last appearance in international cricket in 2022. He scored 888 runs from 20 Tests at an average of 26.11 including three half-centuries. In ODIs, he has scored 248 runs from at an average of 49.60 including one century. He hasn't played an ODI since 2019. In T20Is, he has scored 11 runs from two games.