Overview

• The Independent Cricket Discipline Panel imposed a nine-month suspension, with six months backdated to the charge letter and three months suspended.
• The coach admitted five breaches of conduct, including sending unsolicited sexual images to two junior female colleagues and attempting to kiss one in a club dressing room.
• The panel declined to disclose his identity, citing exceptional health-related circumstances and a serious risk of harm if named.
• He must complete a mandatory education programme on workplace boundaries and harassment as part of his sanction.
• Cricket Regulator managing director Chris Haward emphasised the sport’s commitment to rigorous investigations and stronger safeguarding measures.