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.

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.

Cricketer	Country	Ban Duration	Year of Ban	Reason
Hansie Cronje	South Africa	Life	2000	Match-fixing
Mohammad Azharuddin	India	Life (overturned)	2000	Match-fixing allegations
Salman Butt	Pakistan	10 years	2010	Spot-fixing
Mohammad Asif	Pakistan	7 years	2010	Spot-fixing
Mohammad Amir	Pakistan	5 years	2010	Spot-fixing; later returned to cricket
Shakib Al Hasan	Bangladesh	1 year	2019	Failure to report corrupt approaches
Steve Smith	Australia	1 year	2018	Ball-tampering
David Warner	Australia	1 year	2018	Ball-tampering
Sharjeel Khan	Pakistan	5 years	2017	Spot-fixing in PSL
Sreesanth	India	Life (reduced)	2013	Spot-fixing
Alex Hales	England	Suspended from WC squad	2019	Recreational drug use
Lou Vincent	New Zealand	Life	2014	Match-fixing
Shane Warne	Australia	1 year	2003	Positive for banned substance
Marlon Samuels	West Indies	2 years	2021	Corruption-related offenses
James Faulkner	Australia	Domestic suspension	2019	Alcohol-related issues