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Disciplinary cases for 2009 season

A list of disciplinary cases for the 2009 season has been published by Jim Mitchell, disciplinary chairman of the Norfolk Cricket Board and the Norfolk Alliance. Publication of these decisions is an important part of showing that standards are being upheld and reported incidents will be investigated and dealt with.

Jim said: "Unfortunately, incidents of misbehaviour on the pitch did increase this year. Self-control was sadly lacking. We had to deal with cases of dissent, foul and abusive language, aggressive behaviour and intimidation." He reminded captains and players of their responsibility to uphold the Spirit of Cricket and to show respect for their opponents.Jim continued: "This is the first year that we have put the onus on clubs to carry out their own enquiries and take action where necessary, using the NCB's disciplinary tariff as a guide."We're grateful to the clubs for their co-operation. On the whole the new disciplinary system seems to be working reasonably well."

List of disciplinary cases

• Beccles - B Etteridge, banned for 28 days from 12 July 2009.
• Bradfield - D Yarham - letter of apology to the umpire.
• Diss - W Dawson - banned for 14 days from 1 July 2009.
• Gt Witchingham - I Mears - banned for 21 days from 20 July 2009.
• Mattishall - J Cole - banned for 28 days from 20 August 2009, sentence suspended for 12 months.
• Norwich & Coltishall Wanderers - W Stebbings - banned for 14 days from the start of the 2010 season.
• Norwich & Coltishall Wanderers - A Ponder - banned for 14 days from the start of the 2010 season.
• Saham Toney - W Dyer - banned for 7 days from 15 July 2009, letter of apology to opponents.
• Saham Toney - D Fahy - letter of apology to the umpire.
• Stow - K Kulasekara - banned for 21 days from 21 May 2010.