May date set for Samuels' anti-corruption hearing

Retired West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels is finally set to appear before an anti-corruption tribunal in mid-May to defend himself against corruption allegation brought against him by the International Cricket Council (ICC) September 2021.

This is 18 months after global cricket's governing body, charged Samuels. At the time, the ICC charged Samules with breaching four counts of the Emirates Cricket Board anti-corruption code, while participating in their T10 tournament.

According to a Radio Jamaica Sports source, Samuels, a two-time T20 World Cup winner, who is being represented by King's Counsel Ian Wilkinson, is set to appear before the tribunal hearing in mid-May.

The matter is set to be heard by a three member panel chaired by respected King's Counsel Michael Beloff, who has served on panels at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Beloff has also chaired the ICC's Code of Conduct Commission.

18 months ago, the ICC charged Samuels with offences including failing to disclose to the designated anti-corruption official, the receipt of any gift, payment, hospitality or other benefit and failing to cooperate with the designated anti-corruption official's investigation.

The stylish right handed batsman was also cited for obstructing or delaying the designated anti-corruption official's investigation by concealing information that may have been relevant to the investigation.