Tuesday 14 July 2015 15:39, UK
James Faulkner has been handed a four-match international ban by Cricket Australia and will not be considered for the limited overs series against England after his drink-driving charge.
Faulkner is due in court in Manchester next week following his arrest last Thursday, after his vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle in the Manchester suburb of Didsbury.
The Lancashire all-rounder has been charged by Cricket Australia under its Code of Behaviour for conduct that is unbecoming of a representative and that is/or could be harmful to the interests of cricket.
The 25-year-old was offered, and has accepted, sanctions in lieu of a hearing before a Code of Behaviour Commissioner. He received four suspension points and will not be considered for the Australian Twenty20 or One Day International squad that will play against England and Ireland later this summer.
Faulkner will also have to undergo an alcohol management counselling program and pay for any damage to property caused by his actions while driving.
In addition, Faulkner has been formally reprimanded for his behaviour but may be considered by Cricket Australia as a replacement for an injured player following his suspension if required.
Cricket Australia official Pat Howard said: "James has acknowledged the seriousness of his actions and has accepted the penalties handed down today. He has cooperated fully with the disciplinary procedure and is deeply remorseful.
"We have reminded James that his actions had serious potential to cause harm to him and others. Aside from the suspension handed down, he has been formally reprimanded for his behaviour.
"In saying that, we do acknowledge that James has been a player with a good track record and we would like to think that this episode is very much out of character."
