Cricket is a game that has millions of fans around the world. The game is known for its spirit of sportsmanship, fairness, and competitiveness. However, over the years, there have been instances where players have been involved in cricket fixing or spot-fixing, which has brought the game into disrepute.
Here are seven players who were involved in cricket fixing:
Mohammad Azharuddin
A former Indian cricket captain, Azharuddin was banned for life from cricket in 2000 after being found guilty of match-fixing.
Salman Butt
The former Pakistan cricket captain was found guilty of spot-fixing during the 2010 Test series against England and was banned from cricket for five years.
Mohammad Asif
Along with Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif was also found guilty of spot-fixing during the 2010 Test series against England and was banned from cricket for seven years.
Sharjeel Khan
The Pakistani opening batsman was found guilty of spot-fixing during the Pakistan Super League in 2017 and was banned from cricket for five years.
Sreesanth
The Indian fast bowler was banned for life from cricket in 2013 after being found guilty of spot-fixing during the 2013 Indian Premier League.
Ajit Chandila
The Indian cricketer was banned for life from cricket in 2013 after being found guilty of spot-fixing during the 2013 Indian Premier League.
Danish Kaneria
The former Pakistan leg-spinner was found guilty of spot-fixing during a 2009 county match in England and was banned from cricket for life.
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Cricket fixing is a serious offense and has no place in the game. It not only undermines the integrity of the sport but also puts the future of the game at risk. The governing bodies of cricket have taken strict measures to prevent and detect any such activities and have imposed heavy penalties on the players who are found guilty. It is important for all players to play the game in a fair and ethical manner and uphold the spirit of the game.