Ex-South Africa keeper Tsolekile given 12-year ban for match fixing

August 08, 2016 15:27

Former Test wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile has been banned for 12 years by Cricket South Africa following a Twenty20 match fixing scandal.

As revealed by the Guardian in January, Tsolekile was being investigated for allegedly receiving at least R75,000 (3,100) to improperly influence an aspect of last years Ram Slam competition.

With that investigation now complete, Tsolekile and three other players Jean Symes, Pumelela Matshikwe, Ethy Mbhalati have received lengthy suspensions, effectively ending their careers.

Thami Tsolekile named in South African cricket match-fixing investigation

Tsolekile, the former Proteas wicketkeeper, has received a ban of 12 years for four different charges.

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