Top five cricketers who were defamed in India

As cricket's popularity and finances are increasing, so have its unethical practices. India, a country where the sport is seen as a religion, has witnessed such practices violate the spirit of the game. Over the years, several Indian players have been defamed due to involvement or allegations of corruption. These cases not only brought their careers and reputations down but also hurt the image of Indian cricket. Despite the ICC and BCCI’s stringent anti-corruption measures, incidents keep surfacing occasionally. 

Here are the five cricketers who were caught in match-fixing and corruption scandals:

5. Ajay Jadeja

Former India batter Ajay Jadeja scored over 5,000 runs in ODIs and captained the nation in 13 matches. However, in 2000, he was handed a five-year ban by the BCCI following the CBI's match-fixing investigation. Jadeja, along with others like Manoj Prabhakar and Ajay Sharma, was found to have links with bookies.

In 2001, he challenged the ban in court, and by January 2003, the Delhi High Court lifted the suspension, allowing him to play domestic cricket again. The 54-year-old has now transitioned into coaching and broadcasting roles.