Name: Sussex county get 12-point deduction with Captain Cheteshwar Pujara handed 1-match ban
Description: Sussex County Cricket Club has been issued a 12-point penalty in the ongoing County Championship. Additionally, their captain, Cheteshwar Pujara, has been handed a one-match suspension as per the regulations outlined by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for Professional Conduct.

Sussex County Cricket Club has been issued a 12-point penalty in the ongoing County Championship. Additionally, their captain, Cheteshwar Pujara, has been handed a one-match suspension as per the regulations outlined by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for Professional Conduct.

These penalties stem from Sussex incurring four fixed penalties within a single season. Notably, Pujara, who was the captain during the specified matches, has accepted the suspension without contest.

Immediate 12 point deduction for @SussexCCC following breaches of @ECB_cricket conduct regulations in the game against Leicestershire last week.
As a result Haines and Carson dropped for the game at Derby, and as skipper Pujara can’t play.
Ari Karvelas also not selected for the… pic.twitter.com/wE518rAH3y

— BBC Sport Sussex (@BBCSussexSport) September 18, 2023

“By virtue of receiving two additional fixed penalties in the LV= Insurance County Championship match against Leicestershire on 13 September 2023, Sussex CCC has now met the threshold of four fixed penalties in one season, having previously received two fixed penalties in the LV County Championship earlier in the season.” – an official said.

The on-field incidents leading to these suspensions involved players such as Tom Haines, Jack Carson, and Ari Karvelas, all of whom will not be part of the upcoming game against Derbyshire. Furthermore, Ari Karvelas will remain unavailable until an investigation into an incident that occurred during the Leicestershire game has been completed.

Some news from Hove this afternoon, Sussex have been handed an automatic 12-point deduction in the LV= County Championship as a result of receiving four fixed penalties over the course of the 2023 season.

Captain Cheteshwar Pujara has also been suspended for the Derbyshire game.

— The County Cricket Podcast (@TheCountyCrick2) September 18, 2023

As a consequence of the five-point penalty, Sussex has dropped from the third to the fifth position in the County Championship standings and currently holds a total of 124 points.

Sussex County Cricket Club, based in Hove, England, is one of the prominent and historically rich cricket clubs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1839, Sussex CCC boasts a storied tradition in the sport, with a strong legacy of producing top-notch cricketers. The club competes in various domestic cricket competitions, including the County Championship, T20 Blast, and the One-Day Cup.

Sussex CCC is known for its scenic and picturesque home ground, The County Ground, Hove, which provides a delightful backdrop for cricket enthusiasts. The club’s commitment to nurturing talent has led to the development of world-class players, including legends like Ted Dexter, Imran Khan, and more recently, Jofra Archer.

In recent years, Sussex has embraced a modern and forward-thinking approach, emphasizing youth development, community engagement, and sustainability. The club actively promotes diversity and inclusivity within the cricketing world, reflecting the progressive values of the region it represents. But the latest development will tarnish their image for a bit.

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