The day before England announced their Ashes squad, Ben Stokes, a prominent all-rounder, was arrested by the police for allegedly assaulting a 27-year-old man in Bristol. This incident, though shocking, isn’t the first of its kind among international cricketers. Many cricketers have faced legal troubles for various reasons, from drug possession to sexual assault.
Amit Mishra
Indian legspinner Amit Mishra was recently arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting a woman in his hotel room. This incident caused a media frenzy during the India-South Africa series. Mishra, now out on bail, isn’t the first cricketer to be arrested for such offenses.
Vinod Kambli
In August 2015, former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli and his wife were arrested following a complaint by their maid, who accused them of assaulting her when she asked for her salary. Kambli denied the allegations, citing the maid’s lack of proper identification.
Makhaya Ntini
South African cricketer Makhaya Ntini was arrested in 1998 for allegedly raping a woman in East London. Although initially jailed, he was later acquitted due to insufficient evidence. Ntini had a celebrated career, playing in both Test and ODI formats.
Shane Warne
Australian cricketer Shane Warne faced controversy in 2003 for allegedly sending inappropriate text messages to a South African woman. Despite the accusations, Warne managed to avoid legal consequences. His personal life often made headlines, including his short-lived marriage to Liz Hurley.
Navjot Singh Sidhu
In 1988, former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu and an associate were involved in a road rage incident that led to the death of a man. Sidhu faced the risk of a ten-year sentence, but the legal outcome of the case isn’t specified here.
Peter Roebuck
British-born cricketer Peter Roebuck was involved in a sexual assault scandal in 2011. Arrested for allegedly molesting a Zimbabwean man, Roebuck tragically ended his life by jumping from his hotel window.
Luke Pomersbach
In the 2012 IPL, Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach was arrested for allegedly molesting a woman and assaulting her boyfriend. He was suspended from the tournament and later retired from cricket due to health issues.
Wasim Akram and Others
During a tour of the West Indies in 1993, Pakistani cricketers Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Aqib Javed, and Mushtaq Ahmed were arrested for possessing a substance thought to be marijuana. They were released on bail, and the charges were not pursued further.
Shahadat Hossain
Bangladeshi cricketer Shahadat Hossain was arrested for allegedly beating his 11-year-old maid. After evading the police for weeks, he was finally caught and detained. Hossain has played numerous Tests and ODIs for Bangladesh.
Mohammad Asif
Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif was detained in Dubai for carrying opium while returning from the IPL. Asif claimed he was unaware of the substance’s nature, which he said he used for health reasons.
Rubel Hossain
Bangladeshi fast bowler Rubel Hossain was accused of rape by his girlfriend, an actress, who claimed he broke his promise of marriage. Rubel was arrested before the ICC World Cup but was released due to national interest. The woman later withdrew her complaint.
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