Proteas ban Gibbs

Herschelle Gibbs will miss South Africa's one-day international series against Bangladesh after breaking a team curfew, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said.

Gibbs broke the curfew before Wednesday's Pro20 match against Bangladesh in Johannesburg.

"Herschelle's behaviour is unacceptable in the context of team discipline," coach Mickey Arthur said in a CSA statement.

The statement said the 34-year-old would also have to undergo an alcohol rehabilitation course.

"We are not trying to punish Herschelle, but rather help him," Dr Mohammed Moosajee, the team manager, said.

"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."

Gibbs has a history of ill discipline. He was banned for six months in 2001 for match-fixing, and was fined for smoking marijuana on a Caribbean tour.