Disciplinary

This page will show only active or recent disciplinary statements (last 24 months, based on the CS Code of Conduct demerit point duration).  Archived statements will only be available to the committee.

June 2023

  • Sam Brigham, Westquarter & Redding CC, (v Dunfermline & Carnegie CC 1st XI) on 6th June 2023.
    • Level 2 offence, Inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Team Official, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator) during a Match.
    • 4 demerit point sanction.
    • NOTE: Breaching three demerit points in a 24 month period results in an automatic one week ban and shall be enforced from week 1 of the ESCA 2024 season (anticipated to be Saturday 27th April 2024 to Friday 3rd May 2024 inclusive – dates shall be confirmed at ESCA AGM).
  • Yasar Arfat, Dunfermline & Carnegie CC, (v Westquarter & Redding CC 1st XI) on 6th June 2023.
    • Multiple offences including: Inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Team Official, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator) during a Match, Use of an audible obscenity during a match, Using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during a Match and Showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a Match.
    • Combined 5 demerit point sanction and two week ban (raised to three due to numbner of demerit points).
    • The three week ban shall be enforced for weeks 1 to 3 (inclusive) of the ESCA 2024 season (anticipated to be Saturday 27th April 2024 to Friday 17 May 2024 inclusive – dates shall be confirmed at ESCA AGM).
  • Johnnie Brydon, Royal High Cortorphine CC, (v Morton CC) on 1st June 2023.
    • Level 1 offence, Showing Dissent at an Umpire’s Decision during a match.
    • One demerit point sanction.
  • Matthew Hedge, Linlithgow CC, (v Grange CC 2nd XI) on 10th June 2023.
    • Level 1 offence, Abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a Match & Use of an audible obscenity during a Match.
    • Two demerit points sanction.
  • Matthew Hedge, Linlithgow CC, (v Morton CC 1st XI) on 17th June 2023.
    • Level 1 offence, Abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a Match.
    • One demerit point sanction.
    • NOTE: This is a third demerit point in a 24 month period and an automatic one week ban shall be enforced (Ban from 6th July 2023 to 12th July 2023 inclusive)
  • Feddie Peet, Grange CC, (v Linlithgow CC 1st XI) on 10th June 2023.
    • Level 1 offence, Showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a Match.
    • One demerit point sanction.
  • Sentil Nathan, Morton CC, (v Linlithgow CC 1st XI) on 17th June 2023.
    • Level 1 offence, Showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a Match.
    • One demerit point sanction.
  • Rajkumar Anandarao, Morton CC, (v Edinburgh CC 1st XI) on 24th June 2023.
    • Level 1 offence, Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game and Reprimand, Use of an audible obscenity during a match.
    • One demerit point sanction.

May 2024

  • Matthew Hedge, Linlithgow CC, (v Edinburgh South CC 1st XI) on 11th May 2024.
    • Level 1 offence, Showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a Match.
    • One demerit point sanction.
  • Muhammad Shafiq, Dunnikier CC, (v Forfarshire CC XI) on 19th May 2024.
    • Level 1 offence, Showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a Match.
    • One demerit point sanction.

June 2024

  • Ali Arshad, Clackmannan CC, (v Livingston CC 3rd XI) on 1st June 2024.
    • 2.12 – Inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Team Official, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator) during a Match – [Level 3]
    • 2.13 – Personal abuse of a Player, Team Official, Umpire or Match Referee during a Match – [Level 2]
    • 2.17 – Threat of assault on another Player, Team Official, Umpire or Match Referee or any other person (including a Spectator) during a Match – [Level 3]
    • Clackmannan CCC imposed a four week ban on Mr Arshad, running from 8th June 2024 to Friday 5th July 2024 inclusive. A further four week ban was also applied, but suspended, subject to continued good conduct in future matches.
    • Given this, the intial complaint was considered closed by Livingston and no further action was taken by ESCA.
    • The incident will be held on record in line with ESCA policy, but no demerit points are applied as this was not formally concluded through ESCA Disciplinary procedures and withdrawn by Livingston.

June 2024 to 29 January 2025

  • Mr Muhammad Saqlain Haider, Dunnikier CC 2nd XI, (v Edinburgh South CC 3rd XI) on 15th June 2024.
    • 2.20 – Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game – [Level 3]
    • Sanction:
      • A six week suspension from all Cricket Scotland activities, reduced to four weeks
        to reflect the time served under suspension (two weeks during 2024 season), effective
        from the commencement of the 2025 competitive season.
      • A further four week deferred suspension, which will be imposed if any further
        breaches of the Code of Conduct are found to have occurred that give rise to
        any demerit points, for the duration of the 2025 competitive cricket season (in
        addition to any penalty for the further breach).
    • The four week ban shall be enforced for weeks 1 to 4 (inclusive) of the ESCA 2025 season (anticipated to be Saturday 26th April 2024 to Friday 23 May 2025 inclusive – dates shall be confirmed at ESCA AGM).
  • Mr Mandeep Sandhu, Dunnikier CC 2nd XI, (v Edinburgh South CC 3rd XI) on 15th June 2024.
    • 2.13 – Personal abuse of a Player, Team Official, Umpire or Match Referee during a Match – [Level 2] 2.17 – Threat of assault on another Player, Team Official, Umpire or Match Referee or any other person (including a Spectator) during a Match – [Level 3]
    • Sanction:
      • (1) For the first charge, a five week suspension from all Cricket Scotland activities,
        effective from the commencement of the 2025 competitive season; and
      • (2) For the second charge, a five week suspension from all Cricket Scotland
        activities, effective from the commencement of the 2025 season, but to run
        concurrently (not consecutively) with penalty (1) above.
    • The five week ban shall be enforced for weeks 1 to 5 (inclusive) of the ESCA 2025 season (anticipated to be Saturday 26th April 2024 to Friday 30 May 2025 inclusive – dates shall be confirmed at ESCA AGM).

August 2024 to 19 March 2025

  • Mr Janith Chaturanga, Galashiels CC (v Kelso CC) on August 25th 2025.
    • 2.8 – Showing dissent at an umpire’s decision during a match – [Level 1]
    • Sanction:
      • Two demerit point sanction.
  • Mr Dinesh Tharanga, Galashiels CC (v Kelso CC) on August 25th 2025.
    • 2.13 – Personal Abuse of a Player Team Official, Umpire or Match Referee during a Match – [Level 2]
    • 2.20 – Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game – [Level 3]
    • Sanction:
      • (1) For the first charge, three demerit point sanction, resulting in an immediate one week ban to take effect at the commencement of the 2025 season.
      • (2) For the second charge, a four week suspension, suspended until the end of the 2025 season, pending good behaviour.
  • Mr Andrew Rutherford, Galashiels CC (v Kelso CC) on August 25th 2025.
    • 2.13 – Personal Abuse of a Player Team Official, Umpire or Match Referee during a Match – [Level 2]
    • Sanction:
      • A two week suspension from all cricketing activity is imposed, to take effect at the commencement of 2025 season.