Darrell, three others banned from cricket

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced its disciplinary hearing results this afternoon.

Darrell, a star of the Somerset Cup Match team for the past two years, was handed a one-year suspension until September 9, 2012, for his role in the Willow Cuts and Devonshire Rec match being abandoned.

Detroy Smith of St George’s was handed the longest sentence, a three-year ban until September 9, 2014.

PHC’s Khiry Furbert was given a two-year ban until September 9, 2013, while St George’s Macai Simmons is banned until May 31, 2012, and will be able to take part in next year’s cricket season.

Former national team player Chris Douglas was given “a strong reprimand” for breaching the code of conduct.

Reginald Pearman, BCB president, said: “I am naturally disappointed that we still have behaviour that warrants such actions.

“Nevertheless, the BCB will always stand firm to protect our great game and the spirit in which our national sport should be played.

“I commend the umpires for their sterling work in very difficult circumstances.

“The BCB is a supporter of the BCUA and the professionalism of their organization that continues to produce international quality umpires.

“I sincerely hope that everyone involved in the game recognizes the importance of retaining values and conduct appropriate in our small country.”