Pearman Rebuts Butlers Claims

Pearman Rebuts Butler's Claims

Mr. Reginald Pearman, President of the BCB, had harsh words in response to the Royal Gazette article written by Colin Thompson: "Butler Slams BCB over Bascome Punishment."

"I am gravely disappointed and somewhat frankly amazed at the statements attributed to Mr. Randy Butler regarding a matter where he is completely ignorant of the facts. I am heartened to have official confirmation from the BCUA that his comments are without the authority of their management or membership."

"Had Mr. Butler taken the time to ask what happened before making ridiculous unfounded comments he would have found out or been told that in the disciplinary hearing Mr. Bascome maintained that he did not knock the stumps down intentionally. The reporting umpire, Mr. Kent Gibbons, corroborated Mr. Bascome's version of the events by confirming that having fixed the stumps, Mr. Bascome left the field immediately. The Committee informed Mr. Bascome that it was not his role to repair the stumps and reprimanded him accordingly. In light of Mr. Gibbons version of events the facts did not support the charge that Mr. Bascome did not leave the field immediately."

"I am very thankful to the members of the Disciplinary Committee who continue to implement the Code of Conduct in a consistent and fair manner. We will continue to work with BCUA to ensure the highest playing standards are enforced in Bermuda cricket."

"Once again, the Royal Gazette and Colin Thompson have failed to verify the facts of the matter or make any attempt to contact the Board to enable them to present a balanced story. In particular his comparison with an offence in a prior season is completely invalid and misleading."

	Pearman Rebuts Butler's Claims Mr. Reginald Pearman, President of the BCB, had harsh words in response to the Royal Gazette article written by Colin Thompson: "Butler Slams BCB over Bascome Punishment." "I am gravely disappointed and somewhat frankly amazed at the statements attributed to Mr. Randy Butler regarding a matter where he is completely ignorant of the facts. I am heartened to have official confirmation from the BCUA that his comments are without the authority of their management or membership." "Had Mr. Butler taken the time to ask what happened before making ridiculous unfounded comments he would have found out or been told that in the disciplinary hearing Mr. Bascome maintained that he did not knock the stumps down intentionally. The reporting umpire, Mr. Kent Gibbons, corroborated Mr. Bascome's version of the events by confirming that having fixed the stumps, Mr. Bascome left the field immediately. The Committee informed Mr. Bascome that it was not his role to repair the stumps and reprimanded him accordingly. In light of Mr. Gibbons version of events the facts did not support the charge that Mr. Bascome did not leave the field immediately." "I am very thankful to the members of the Disciplinary Committee who continue to implement the Code of Conduct in a consistent and fair manner. We will continue to work with BCUA to ensure the highest playing standards are enforced in Bermuda cricket." "Once again, the Royal Gazette and Colin Thompson have failed to verify the facts of the matter or make any attempt to contact the Board to enable them to present a balanced story. In particular his comparison with an offence in a prior season is completely invalid and misleading."