been banned from cricket for five matches.

The player met with Bermuda Cricket Board of Control's disciplinary committee on Monday night after being charged with bringing the game into disrepute during a recent Premier Division match.

Board officials could be not reached to confirm the suspension last night, but sources said the ban had been enforced and the player had appealed the sentence.

It was unclear last night whether Basden would be included in Somerset's final Cup Match trial on Saturday.