Cricket Australia has banned women cricketer Piepa Cleary for six months, with another 18 months suspension, for placing on the third Test between Australia and New Zealand bets on the third Test between Australia and New Zealand in November.
The 19-year-old Cleary, who plays for Western Australia and Perth Scorchers in the Women’s Big Bash League, had placed six bets totaling $15.50 on the match at Adelaide Oval.
“CA has imposed a 24-month period of ineligibility on Cleary of which 18 months are suspended on condition that she commits no further offences under the (Anti-Corruption) Code,” Cricket Australia said in a media release on Thursday.
“She is also required to participate in anti-corruption player education programs delivered by CA in future.”
The penalty bans Cleary from all domestic and international cricket, including cricket related functions and events.
It follows a 24-month suspension sentence given to Sydney-based player Angela Reakes in December for placing five bets worth a total of #9 on the man of the match for the World Cup final last match.
CA said there were “aggravating factors” in Cleary’s case, including that she had received face to face anti-corruption training two months before she placed the bets.
“Bets totalling $15.50 might seem small but it doesn’t matter,” Cricket Australia integrity unit boss Iain Roy said.
“We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of gambling on cricket by players in order to protect the integrity of the game.”