The background
Emily Smith was an integral part of the Hobart team in the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League tournament. She had kept wickets for them in all the earlier matches and she was supposed to do the same in Hurricanes’ approaching fixtures. However, an unprofessional mistake from her end has earned her a suspension from Cricket Australia.
The heart of the matter
As per a release from cricket.com.au, Smith had breached Cricket Australia’s anti-corruption code Article 2.3.2 which bars the players from -
The wicket-keeper batswoman had shot a video in the restricted Player and Match Official Area (PMOA) on November 2 before putting it up on her personal account. The Tasmania-born female cricketer has accepted all the charges against her.
What’s next?
Emily will no longer be able to take part in the Women’s Big Bash League and this ban has also ruled her out from the upcoming Women’s National Cricket League tournament.
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