Umpires got upset when the captain did not come for the toss in the final; Match referee gave such a big punishment

Such an incident happened with the final match of West Indies' domestic ODI tournament Super50, which has been making headlines now. On the night of 23 November 2024, this match between Jamaica Scorpions and Barbados Pride took place on 23 November 2024, but this rain-affected match had to be called off due to some strange circumstances. In this match, Scorpions captain John Campbell and Barbados Pride captain Ramon Reifer did not come for the toss. While the on-field umpires continued to get irritated waiting for them. The CWI has slapped a four-match ban on John Campbell. However, Campbell apologized for his act.

The West Indies Cricket Board has brought to notice that John Campbell, captain of the Jamaica Scorpions, has been found guilty of a Level 3 charge for indiscipline in the Super50 final on 23 November 2024 and has been banned for four matches. This decision concerns not coming for the toss despite instructions by the umpires. He has written a letter and apologized to the match referee for this mistake.

The rain-affected Super50 final was called off under strange circumstances. The umpires, after the deluge of rain, decided to hold the game for 20-20 overs, but both team captains refused to come out onto the field for the toss. Because of that, no winner or runner-up could be made for season 2024-25. Now Barbados Pride captain Ramon Reifer is yet to be punished in this case.

Campbell said in a letter to the board that I regret any hindrance in the final. My action can be seen as a protest against the decision of the match officials. My intention was not to undermine their rights or bring the sport into disrepute. I acknowledge the importance of maintaining the integrity of the sport and the need to abide by the decisions of the officials.