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Match Fixing in the Ram Slam Tournament

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Stefan9

International Debutant
Thami tsolekile named...

Thami Tsolekile named in match-fixing investigation
2016-01-19 16:14 SHARE THIS

Thami Tsolekile (Gallo)



Cape Town - Former Proteas and current Highveld Lions wicketkeeper, Thami Tsolekile, has been named as one of the players allegedly under investigation in the ongoing Ram Slam T20 match-fixing case that has rocked South African cricket, according to a British online report.

Tsolekile, 35, who has also represented the Cape Cobras and South Africa 'A', captained the Highveld Lions in last year's Ram Slam tournament in which the Lions finished second from bottom, missing the playoffs.

According to the Guardian website, Tsolekile is alleged to have been paid at least R75 000 to influence aspects of last year’s Ram Slam competition which ran from November 1 to December 12, 2015.

According to Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) anti-corruption code, Tsolekile faces a minimum five-year ban if found guilty of wrongdoing.

Tsolekile played three Tests for the Proteas, making his debut against India in Kanpur in 2004.

He went on to play against India in Kolkata a week later, before concluding his Test career against England in Port Elizabeth later that year.

He scored 47 runs in five innings at an average of 9.40 and took six catches.

When contacted by the Guardian, Tsolekile denied all knowledge of the matter and did not wish to comment further.

A spokesperson for CSA also declined to comment while the investigation was ongoing.

Tsolekile's alleged involvement follows hot on the heels of CSA's confirmation last Thursday that former Proteas batsman Gulam Bodi is the "intermediary" who has been charged under its Anti-Corruption Code for contriving to fix, or otherwise improperly influence aspects of the 2015 Ram Slam T20.

The confirmation of Bodi's guilt and Tsolekile's alleged involvement may well be the tip of the iceberg with at least one more former national player believed to be under investigation, while numerous domestic cricketers are facing charges of failing to report approaches.
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TheJammyTurtle

TheJammyTurtle

U19 Cricketer
99^% certain that Tsotsobe is one of these international players too.Like Tsolokiele,hasn't played a game since the Ram Slam with absolutely no explaination for where he is.
 
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Oduodu

School Boy/Girl Captain
Wow that sucks . Was he reprimanded in any way ?

I mean was warned in any way to stop ??

I cant believe this . Its not good for sa cricket's image .

His franchise record never suggested he was a multiday player anyway. More 50 over (20 player.

I just don't get his reaction. He should have given it his best shot and accepted being dropped if he didn't perform and tried again.
 
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91Jmay

International Coach
They basically sacked him/let him go early. It doesn't mean he is a fixer at all but as an overseas pro the least you can do is be fit and work hard. Might not perform because you can't guarantee that but effort is absolute bare minimum.
 
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Oduodu

School Boy/Girl Captain
No I didn't mean he was into fixing. Just caught me unawares first I heard of him showing improper behavior. Never heard anything about it over here.
 
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91Jmay

International Coach
Yeah it was 5 years ago to be fair, also not a major issue really I'm sure it has happened with a lot of players. It is a shame because he was a very, very good ODI bowler for a sustained period.
 
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Stefan9

International Debutant
Lopsy has changing sides virtually every season since that essex incident even here in SA so don't think that is just related to essex. He seems to have issues fitting in at most teams.
 
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Oduodu

School Boy/Girl Captain
Didn't herschelle gibbs claim there there was dope smoking among sa players years ago ?? Didn't greame smith flee to ireland to avoid non payment of tax charges?? Makhaya ntini found guilty of rape ?? Drunken driving in another country by some player years ago ??

Sorry .....
 
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Marius

Marius

International Debutant
Oduodu said:
Didn't herschelle gibbs claim there there was dope smoking among sa players years ago ?? Didn't greame smith flee to ireland to avoid non payment of tax charges?? Makhaya ntini found guilty of rape ?? Drunken driving in another country by some player years ago ??

Sorry .....
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Smith didn't go to Ireland to flee tax evasion charges. He went to Ireland so that he could be out of SA for more than 181 days and therefore reduce his tax liability.

And Ntini was found guilty of rape, but it was overturned on appeal, so that means he's innocent.

And I'm not sure what point you're trying to make here actually.
 
indiaholic

indiaholic

International Captain
Oduodu said:
Didn't herschelle gibbs claim there there was dope smoking among sa players years ago ?? Didn't greame smith flee to ireland to avoid non payment of tax charges?? Makhaya ntini found guilty of rape ?? Drunken driving in another country by some player years ago ??

Sorry .....
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What is it that you try to say?
 
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Stefan9

International Debutant
Oduodu said:
Didn't herschelle gibbs claim there there was dope smoking among sa players years ago ?? Didn't greame smith flee to ireland to avoid non payment of tax charges?? Makhaya ntini found guilty of rape ?? Drunken driving in another country by some player years ago ??

Sorry .....
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Gibbs,Telemachas,kemp,nel and adams did smoke dope on a carribean tour and got into some serious trouble for it. Andre Nel did get in trouble on a tour of aus for drunken driving. Ntini's conviction was overturned on appeal.
 
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Oduodu

School Boy/Girl Captain
That in general misconduct poor standards is something that's isn't something that applies to tsotsobe alone.

Like herschelle gibbs being attacked for exposing the dope smoking parties that sa players had overseas. I believe graeme smith. Was part of that.
 
Marius

Marius

International Debutant
Oduodu said:
That in general misconduct poor standards is something that's isn't something that applies to tsotsobe alone.

Like herschelle gibbs being attacked for exposing the dope smoking parties that sa players had overseas. I believe graeme smith. Was part of that.
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Herschelle Gibbs didn't expose it, he was bust doing it. I think Daryll Cullinan actually bust them.
 
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91Jmay

International Coach
Can't say that kind of behavior really bothers me to be honest. Don't see it as different to boozing, which cricket historically loves to romanticise players for.
 
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