ECB bans Siddle, Patel from T20 Blast over Goa tournament

Both players featured in the World Legends Pro T20 League held in Goa during January and February, which did not have BCCI backing. Under ECB rules, any cricketer participating in such events within 12 months is barred from county competitions. librea.one

Siddle's deal with Nottinghamshire has been scrapped, while Patel's absence ends his streak of appearing in every T20 Blast since 2003. The county will now seek a replacement for the Australian pacer.