Cricket West Indies (CWI) has given Jamaica’s cricket captain John Campbell and his Barbados Pride counterpart Raymon Reifer a reprieve by lifting their ban after they were charged with a level three breach of the CWI’s code of conduct.

The decision was taken following a meeting of CWI’s Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Tribunal. The ban was originally imposed by match referee, Leon King for a level three breach of the Cricket West Indies Code of Conduct. 

Campbell was suspended for four games in December 2024 after he failed to take the field in the Regional Super50 Final, where the coin wasn’t tossed and as a result, the match was cancelled. Campbell had acknowledged his shortcomings and took responsibility by issuing a formal apology, which will be kept on record. 

The tribunal was also summoned to hear the case of Raymon Reifer, who contested the charges. It was in this process that the CWI noted the way charges were brought before the tribunal was wrong. Hence, the case couldn’t be heard. 

After this finding, the CWI will not take any further disciplinary action against Reifer as of now. The champions were supposed to be awarded US$100,000, and the second runners-up would have received US$50,000, but CWI will still withhold all the benefits from both teams after they forfeited the match.

CWI Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe issued a press release saying, “we acknowledge the Tribunal’s observations and respect their role in ensuring procedural fairness. While Mr. Campbell’s expression of remorse and admission have been accepted, we recognize the concerns raised during Reifer’s hearing regarding the overall process and have decided to withdraw the suspension.” 

Continuing, Bascombe notes “this does not absolve individuals of responsibility where there have been serious breaches. No ruling has been made to declare a winner or overturn any match outcome. This is purely a matter of addressing procedural fairness. Neither has anyone been found guilty or innocent of charges. Our commitment to discipline, professionalism, and the integrity of the game remains unwavering.”