File picture of Lonwabo Tsotsobe.© AFP
Former South Africa tempo bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe has suffered one other main jolt to his profession as he was arrested and charged for involvement in match-fixing. Tsotsobe, together with fellow South African cricketers Thami Tsolekile and Ethy Mbhalati, have been charged with 5 counts of corruption underneath Part 15 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Actions Act, 2004. Tsotsobe had earlier already been handed an eight-year ban for involvement in match-fixing through the 2015-16 season of the CSA T20 Problem (then often known as the Ram Slam T20 Problem).
Part 15 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Actions Act holds gamers accountable for corrupt actions close to sporting occasions, together with accepting or providing to just accept any gratification from one other particular person for participating in any act which threatens to undermine the integrity of a sporting occasion or affect the run of play.
Tsotsobe, Tsolekile and Mbhalati had been three of seven cricketers banned in 2016 and 2017 for match-fixing through the Ram Slam T20 Problem.
Former South Africa Take a look at common Alviro Petersen was additionally among the many individuals charged, however he was let off with solely a two-year ban.
The most recent expenses in opposition to Tsotsobe have been positioned following an investigation accomplished by the Directorate for Precedence Crime Investigation (DPCI), extra generally often known as the Hawks.
“Corruption undermines the integrity of sport, and the Hawks are decided to safeguard the values of equity and professionalism in all areas of society. We thank Cricket South Africa for his or her cooperation and dedication to addressing this scourge,” mentioned Lieutenant Basic Godfrey Lebeya, DPCI Nationwide Head.
In his prime, Tsotsobe was a daily for South Africa in limited-overs cricket. Tsotsobe performed 5 Exams, 23 T20Is and 61 ODIs for the Proteas. In his 61 ODIs, Tsotsobe picked up 94 wickets, at a very good common of 24.96.
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