 Westfield was convicted on 12 January 2012 and was given a four-month prison sentence.On 22 June 2012, Kaneria was banned for life from playing cricket in England and Wales by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), for his involvement in the scandal.In February 2016, Westfield was given special dispensation by the ECB to allow him to play in 2nd XI matches and minor counties cricket.