Gibbs's disciplinary hearing next week

South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs, who admitted to smoking marijuana in the West Indies in April, will face a disciplinary hearing sometime next week, a United Cricket Board of South Africa official has said.

Gibbs, four other players and team physio Craig Smith admitted to smoking marijuana after South Africa's Test series victory in Antigua last month.

"There is definitely no closure on the Gibbs matter," UCBSA chief executive Gerald Majola said on Wednesday.

"Some crucial members of the disciplinary committee have not been available so we will meet on Friday and discuss the report from the Caribbean and look at the last decisions taken in the matter and, hopefully, we can resolve this next week."

If Gibbs is found guilty, he could face a three-match ban as he already has a suspended sentence hanging over him following a misconduct offence last year.

However Majola said a date for the disciplinary hearing will only be set after all the information had been reviewed.

Gibbs, 29, was fined 15,000 rand ($1,875) and suspended for three matches following a reprimand for "unbecoming conduct" during a one-day series against Australia last year.

He was discovered in a night club in the early hours before the start of a one-day international.

Of that sentence, 10,000 rand and the three-match ban were suspended.

Gibbs has been dogged by disciplinary problems.

He was banned for six months last year after admitting he had agreed to accept money from disgraced former South African captain Hansie Cronje to underperform in a match. He later changed his mind and pulled out of the agreement.

Mail Cricket Editor