Top 5 Indian Cricketers Who Ruined Their Carrers

Fame doesn't come easy and if at all it comes, it should be appreciated and respected. However, some people are not wise enough to appreciate the fact that they have garnered so much love and affection of the public from world over and they indulge in things which they aren't supposed to do. Cricket in our country is celebrated like a religion, however sometimes our cricket gods display acts of foolishness which make them villains overnight. Following are the list of top 5 Indian cricketers who ruined their rising careers.

1) Mohammed Azharuddin

He is one of the most successful captains in Indian Cricket history . His flamboyant looks, white helmet and ability to manage team made him a hero of Indian cricket for over a decade. However, in early start of the 21st Century, Azharuddin was found guilty in match fixing scandal and was awarded a lifetime ban. Even though the ban was lifted 12 years later but the damage was done.

2) S Sreesanth

He was not only a good player but also a great entertainer. His dance moves and hairstyles were quite appreciated. Being part of the world cup winning squad, everything was going right for him until he was found guilty of spot fixing in IPL and subsequently BCCI banned him.

3) Ajay Jadeja

Another classy example of a person destroying his career. Even though he was not one of the greats all rounders, Ajay has helped India win matches several time. Having a good and sustaining career, all was good for this dynamic cricketer until he was found guilty of assisting bookies with information and banned for 5 years. 

4) Manoj Prabhakar

The medium pace bowler stirred quite a few controversy both on and off the field. His career was short but effective However soon after his retirement he tried to implicate other cricketers including the legendary Kapil Dev but this controversy backfired and he was found guilty and handed a five year ban by BCCI. 

5) Ajay Sharma

He was amongst the first Indian cricketers to serve a ban by BCCI. He had many records in domestic cricket but couldn't last long in international cricket.. However, in a short international career he was able to achieve a rare feat, i.e, a life ban by BCCI.