Melbourne , December 22 : Australian women cricketer Angela Reakes has been banned for 2 years by Cricket Australia for placing a $9 bet on the Men’s World Cup final. Reakes who plays the Big Bash with the Sydney Sixers has breached the Article 2.2.1 of the code (Placing, accepting, laying or entering into any bet in relation to the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of any match or event). Australia won the World Cup Final in March beating New Zealand. James Faulkner named the man of the match.
Reakes also received an official reprimand and is required to participate in CA’s anti-corruption compliance education to other cricketers in coming seasons. Reakes has been found guilty of placing five bets on the ‘man-of-the-match’ betting market.
Reakes who left the New South Wales Breakers to join the ACT Meteors in the Women’s National Cricket League this season will continue to take part in the Australian cricket after accepting his charges.
Iain Roy, head of Cricket Australia’s integrity unit told that all the cricketers have to be very cautious about this betting. He further added that Reakes has been very cooperative during the investigation and he believes that the judgement in this matter is absolutely appropriate.