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 2022

  • Syed Hussan, Edinburgh CC, (v Heriot’s, Masterton T20) on 9th June 2022.
    • Level 1 offence, Showing Dissent at an Umpire’s Decision during a match.
    • One demerit point sanction.

July 2022

  • Joseph Gibson, Royal High Cortorphine CC 2nd XI (v Kirk Brae CC) on 23rd July 2022.
    • Level 3 offence, Showing dissent at an Uumpires decision during a match & Personal abuse of a Player or Umpire during a match.
    • One week ban and five demerit points sanction.
    • NOTE the ban was served on 20th August 2022.
  • Stephen Rowley, Dunfermline & Carnegie CC, (v Tranent & PV CC) on 30th July 2022.
    • Level 1 offence, Using a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during a Match, Showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a Match & Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.
    • Two demerit points sanction.
  • James Honeyford, Dunfermline & Carnegie CC, (v Tranent & PV CC) on 30th July 2022.
    • Level 1 offence, Throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment such as a water bottle) at or near a Player, Team Official, Umpire, Match Referee or any other third person in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during a Match and Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.
    • Two demerit points sanction.
  • Brian Brown, Dunfermline & Carnegie CC, (v Tranent & PV CC) on 30th July 2022.
    • Level 1 offence, Showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a Match and Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.
    • One demerit point sanction.
  • Alan Leitch, Dunfermline & Carnegie CC, (v Tranent & PV CC) on 30th July 2022.
    • Level 1 offence, Showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a Match and Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.
    • One demerit point sanction.
  • James Spreng, Dunfermline & Carnegie CC, (v Tranent & PV CC) on 30th July 2022.
    • Level 1 offence, Showing dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a Match and Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.
    • One demerit point sanction.

August 2022

  • Dinesh Tharanga, Gala CC, (v Grange CC 2nd XI) on 13th August 2022.
    • Level 1 offence, Conduct that is Contrary to the Spirit of the Game.
    • One demerit point sanction.
  • Allaudin Farooq, Heriots CC, (v Penicuik CC 1st XI) on 20th August 2022.
    • Level 1 offence, Showing Dissent at an Umpire’s Decision during a match.
    • One demerit point sanction.

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.