In a massive and shocking event, England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday handed over 2 match suspensions and a fine of £2,500 to batter Jason Roy that he must pay before the end of the month. ECB in its official release on Tuesday announced stated that it is imposing a two-match ban and fine to Jason Roy for "conducting himself in a manner" that may bring the game of cricket or himself into disrepute. Although ECB did not reveal the exact reason for Jason Roy's suspension, it issued a stern press release against the cricketer. Furthermore, the ECB also stated that Jason Roy has himself accepted the charges and will comply with the England Cricket Board's decision.
"A Disciplinary Panel of the Cricket Discipline Commission has announced its sanction on Jason Roy after he admitted a charge of conducting himself in a manner which may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the game of cricket, the ECB and himself into disrepute, in breach of ECB Directive 3.3," the ECB said in its statement.
Now those who are wondering the reason behind Jason Roy's suspension or Jason Roy suspension reason or Why Jason Roy has been banned can read further:
Jason Roy suspension reason
Coming to Jason Roy suspension reason, British media has been speculating that the action against the start cricketer can be linked to any of the past instances on his discriminatory behaviour. Notably, Roy's team-mate Ollie Robinson had received a similar penalty for violating the same ECB directive 3.3 when he was found guilty of posting a series of discriminatory and racist tweets in late 2021. However, the precise details of the case still remain unclear as part of ECB's coverup.
It is pertinent to mention here that Jason Roy last played for England during their defeat in the T20I series against West Indies in January. He later participated in the PSL, playing for Quetta Gladiators. However, Roy backed out of his IPL stint with the Gujarat Titans, stating that the cricket in the pandemic enforced bio-bubbles had taken a toll on him over the last three years and that he wanted to spend time with his family.
ECB's full statement on Jason Roy suspension
Jason Roy's ban is for the next two England matches for which he is eligible for selection, but has been "suspended for 12 months dependent on good behaviour". He must pay a fine of GBP 2,500 by March 31. "The CDC has announced its sanction on Jason Roy after he admitted a charge of conducting himself in a manner which may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the game of cricket, the ECB and himself into disrepute, in breach of ECB Directive 3.3," the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement.
"Following a full disciplinary hearing at which all available evidence was heard, the Disciplinary Panel ruled that Mr. Roy should: (i) be suspended from the next two England matches for which he is eligible for selection, but that such suspension be suspended for 12 months dependent on good behaviour; and (ii) pay a fine of GBP 2,500 by March 31, 2022," it added.