Banned Cricketers Who Have Been?

Several cricketers have been banned over the years for various reasons, including match-fixing, spot-fixing, ball-tampering, and doping violations. These incidents have shaken the cricketing world and highlighted the importance of ethics and integrity in the sport.

Most Notable Players Banned:

Some of the most notable players banned include Hansie Cronje (South Africa), who was banned for life in 2000 for match-fixing; Mohammad Azharuddin (India), whose life ban was later overturned due to match-fixing allegations; and Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif, and Mohammad Amir from Pakistan, who faced bans for their involvement in a spot-fixing scandal during a Test match in England in 2010.

Other notable players banned include Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh), who was banned for failing to report corrupt approaches, and the Australian duo Steve Smith and David Warner, who were banned for ball-tampering in 2018.

These bans serve as a reminder of the significance of maintaining the integrity of cricket, and many players have worked hard to redeem themselves and return to the game.

CricketerCountryBan DurationYear of BanReason
Hansie CronjeSouth AfricaLife2000Match-fixing
Mohammad AzharuddinIndiaLife (overturned)2000Match-fixing allegations
Salman ButtPakistan10 years2010Spot-fixing
Mohammad AsifPakistan7 years2010Spot-fixing
Mohammad AmirPakistan5 years2010Spot-fixing; later returned to cricket
Shakib Al HasanBangladesh1 year2019Failure to report corrupt approaches
Steve SmithAustralia1 year2018Ball-tampering
David WarnerAustralia1 year2018Ball-tampering
Sharjeel KhanPakistan5 years2017Spot-fixing in PSL
SreesanthIndiaLife (reduced)2013Spot-fixing
Alex HalesEnglandSuspended from WC squad2019Recreational drug use
Lou VincentNew ZealandLife2014Match-fixing
Shane WarneAustralia1 year2003Positive for banned substance
Marlon SamuelsWest Indies2 years2021Corruption-related offenses
James FaulknerAustraliaDomestic suspension2019Alcohol-related issues

These cases show the serious impact of bans on players’ careers and the importance of upholding integrity in cricket.

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