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Before Ajit Chandila, five Indian cricketers who were allegedly involved in match-fixing

Ajit Chandila was banned for life by the BCCI this week, here's a look at five other Indian cricketers who were under scanner for their alleged involvement in match-fixing.

Mohammed Azharuddin-m Mohammad Azharuddin in action during his playing days.(Source: AP)

Mohammad Azharuddin: Mohammad Azharuddin, the former India captain and one of world cricket’s finest batsmen, was banned from the sport in 2000 for life for his involvement with bookmakers and allegedly providing information to bookies and introducing Hansie Cronje to betting.

A-Sharma-m Ajay Sharma was given a clean chit after 14 long years by a Delhi District Court for all charges related to match-fixing. (Source: PTI)

Ajay Sharma: In 2000, Ajay Sharma’s career ended when he received a life ban from cricket after he was implicated in a match-fixing scandal. In September 2014, however, Sharma was cleared from all charges related to match-fixing by Delhi district court. The court further directed BCCI to allow him to take part in the board’s activities and those of its associates.

Manoj-Prabhakar-m Manoj Prabhakar during an event. (Source: AP)

Manoj Prabhakar: In 1999, Prabhakar participated in Tehelka’s expose of match-fixing, but was himself charged of involvement and subsequently banned by the BCCI from playing cricket. He was dismissed from his coaching role with the Delhi cricket team in 2011 after he publicly criticized the players and selectors.

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Haryana's captain Ajay Jadeja during the practice session at Chaudhry Bansi Lal cricket stadium in Lahli, a day before Ranji trophy match against Mumbai. oct 26th 2013. Express photo by RAVI KANOJIA. Ajay Jadeja returned to cricket after clean chit.(Source: AP)

Ajay Jadeja:  Ajay Jadeja was banned following match fixing allegations on him along with 4 other Indian cricketers in 1999. The ban was later quashed by the Delhi High Court on 27 January 2003, making Jadeja eligible to play domestic and international cricket. He was most remembered for his aggressive stroke play, and sharp work in the field.

Sreesanth1-m Sreesanth came under scan for his alleged involvement in IPL 2013 spot-fixing scandal. (source: Reuters)

S Sreesanth: Sreesanth who played 27 Tests and 53 ODIs for India was arrested on 16 May 2013 for allegedly accepting money from bookies to underperform, but was released on bail a month later. In September 2013, he was banned for life from playing cricket by the BCCI.

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