Shannon Gabriel banned for four ODIs after exchange with Joe Root

• Fast bowler was a late addition to the one-day squad
• Gabriel clashed with England captain during third Test

Shannon Gabriel has been suspended for the first four one-day internationals against England following the on-field altercation in St Lucia that prompted Joe Root to tell him “there’s nothing wrong with being gay”.

The West Indies fast bowler accepted a charge of breaching the International Cricket Council’s code of conduct – “personal abuse of a player” – and was fined 75% of his match fee, as well as earning three demerit points. The latter triggered his suspension due to previous marks on his disciplinary record from the past two years.

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