Gibbs Punished for Bad Behaviour

Proteas opening batsman, Herschelle Gibbs, will play no further part in the one-day international series against Bangladesh because of an apparent alcohol problem.

Gibbs has been sent back to Cape Town after breaking the team's code of conduct before the Twenty20 international with Bangladesh last night, which the Proteas won by 12 runs. Gibbs however won't be replaced in the squad and it's expected that Justin Ontong will open the innings with Hashim Amla.

Proteas coach Mickey Arthur has lambasted Gibbs, saying his behaviour is unacceptable in the team context.

This is what team manager, Dr. Mohammed Moosajee had to say:

"We are not trying to punish Herschelle but rather to help him," commented Dr Moosajee. "He has been under a lot of pressure lately, notably from the publicity surrounding his recent divorce. It is clear that he has developed a problem that needs to be addressed.

"Herschelle can r! ely on the full support of CSA to get his life back on an even keel again. He still has a lot to offer South African cricket and his many fans but this has to be done in line with team structures and disciplines."

The Nashua Cape Cobras have refused to comment on the issue and said Gibbs will be off-limits.