Gibbs has appealed to the ICC Appeals Commission and it has seven days to ratify the sentence, Gibbs received a two Test match ban. In the interim the ban is temporarily lifted and consequently Gibbs may play in the next Test which beings tomorrow.
The Commission which comprises one person may take evidence telephonically, by video or any means required, including face to face interviews.
The Appeals Commissioner may not be a South African or a Pakistani, however, in the name of sport, with its many quirks and the strength of the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$, it is not improbable that Gibbs will receive a slap on the wrists and a smaller pay packet and the Gentleman's Game shall continue, or something similar. Refer to my previous post Proteas vs Pakistan and some reasons for my skepticism.
Sport is littered with farces and match fixing, take the Italian football giants for example , at least with Wrestling you know that the ending has been planned and practiced, BUT LIVE SPORT!!!!!!!!. Should have been a Bookmaker.
As of now the side has not been announced, however, rumors have it that the side will change for the third and final test to be held in Cape Town, provided the series can not be lost, so that the top bowlers, ie. Ntini and Pollock may have a rest prior to the World Cup which starts in March 2007.
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