TOP 10 Tainted International Cricketers

TOP 10 Tainted International Cricketers

Recently, Indian leg spinner Amit Mishra was arrested for assaulting a woman. He is not the first cricketer to find himself on the wrong side of the law. Here are the top 10 tainted cricketers, who played international cricket.

1- Amit Mishra

Recently, Indian cricketer Amit Mishra was accused of assaulting a woman in a hotel room. The Legspinner was arrested on 27th of October 2015 and was released on bail moments after. Police took him into custody after questioning and have also said there was sufficient evidence against him. 

2- Shane Warne

In 2003, at the peak of his form, Shane Warne was embroiled in a career-threatening controversy. At that point, a South African woman claimed that she got raunchy telephone messages from him. There were no denials from him and the cricket board at the time of the accusation.

3- Rubel Hossain

Bangladesh fast bowler Rubel Hossain's actor-girlfriend accused him of rape just before CWC-2015.  The woman said Rubel had broken the promise of marriage while they were having an intimate affair. Rubel was arrested before the start of the World cup in Australia, but was granted bail to play the CWC.

4- Makhaya Ntini

South African pacer Makhaya Ntini, was accused of rape by a woman in East London in 1998.  But inability to prove Ntini's guilt beyond reasonable doubt meant his six-year jail term was overturned. Ntini's supporters had danced and celebrated outside the court after charges were quashed.

5- Luke Pomersbach

Australian batsman Luke Pomersbach was arrested during the IPL-2012 for molestation and assault.  He was accused of physically assaulting his fiancee and an American woman in a hotel during a party. Pomersbach claimed innocence and was later granted interim bail by a city court.

6- Vinod Kambli

In August 2015, an FIR was filed against former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli and his wife. Their domestic help had accused the couple of physical assault, when she asked for her salary. Kambli denied the allegations, saying the maid did not have any identification documents.

7- Ryan Hinds

West Indian cricketer Ryan Hinds was accused of raping a 28-year-old woman in 2012. The Caribbean all-rounder was arrested and later released on bail and dropped of charges.  Hinds got the much needed relief when the woman said she would not be presenting evidence in court.

8- Chris Lewis

In 2008, former British cricketer Chris Lewis was arrested on suspicion of cocaine smuggling. He was arrested at Gatwick Airport on suspicion of smuggling 3.37 kilograms of liquid cocaine. He was found guilty and sentenced to 13 years in prison, but was released in 2015 after serving 6 years.

9- Terry Jenner

In 1988 former Australian cricketer Terry Jenner was sentenced in an embezzlement case. He was sentenced to six and a half years, however, was released after 18 months. Jenner was sent to prison after stealing funds from his employer in order to repay gambling debts.

10- Leslie Hylton

West Indian fast bowler Leslie Hylton was charged for murdering his wife. During his trial, Hylton claimed he had been trying to shoot himself but missed. In 1955, Hylton was hanged for the murder and is the only test cricketer to have been executed.
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