Durham's Mayor, Leonardo Williams, joined other city leaders on Saturday to discuss conflict resolution and address the city's recent surge in violence.
Although 13 months of the ban for making 303 bets on cricket matches between 2017-19 was suspended for two years, the Durham fast bowler will not be available again until August 29.
A brilliant bowling performance from Birmingham Bears gave them a win in their Vitality Blast opener as they beat Durham by seven wickets at the Seat Unique Riverside.