{"id":111537,"date":"2016-01-21T09:24:46","date_gmt":"2016-01-21T07:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/111537\/timeline-a-brief-overview-of-match-fixing-in-sa-cricket\/"},"modified":"2016-01-22T15:15:46","modified_gmt":"2016-01-22T13:15:46","slug":"timeline-a-brief-overview-of-match-fixing-in-sa-cricket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/01\/21\/timeline-a-brief-overview-of-match-fixing-in-sa-cricket\/","title":{"rendered":"Timeline: A brief overview of match fixing in SA cricket"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former test wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile joins a growing list of names that have been linked with the current Twenty20<\/a> match-fixing scandal that has rocked the country. The player is currently under investigation\u00a0for allegedly being paid at least R75 000 to improperly influence an aspect of 2015\u2019s Ram Slam competition.<\/p>\n

This brings to the fore many vital questions around match fixing scandals but more importantly, what the consequences are if found guilty.<\/p>

<\/div>\n

What is match-fixing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match fixing happens when a match is played to a completely or partially pre-determined result, which violates the rules of the game and often breaks the law. In particular, players are usually approached by bookmakers and bribed to throw a game or\u00a0 match or provide insider information to help throw the match.<\/p>

<\/div>\n

What are the consequences of match fixing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match-fixing and spot fixing are both banned by the ICC Cricket Code of Conduct<\/a>. Their code of conduct stipulates that players will be fined a percentage of their salary, banned from a number of matches or even banned from the sport for life or given relevant penalties for most offences if found guilty of any of the following:<\/p>\n