Former India cricketer Jacob Martin acquitted in 22-year-old forgery case

Former India batsman Jacob Martin has been acquitted of all charges in a legal case dating back to a 2004 cricket tour of the United Kingdom. A Delhi court cleared Martin of allegations involving forgery, cheating, and criminal conspiracy. The case originally centered on immigration discrepancies involving a player from a team associated with Martin who overstayed a visa. Prosecutors had accused the former cricketer of operating a bogus sports club to facilitate illegal travel, but the court found no credible evidence to support these claims. Martin, who spent time in Tihar Jail during the lengthy legal proceedings, maintained his innocence throughout the 22-year ordeal. The verdict finally concludes a case that severely impacted his professional career and standing within Indian cricket.

• 1:09 PMYahoo Sports — ‘My name was not even in the FIR’: How a former India cricketer's 22-year ordeal ended in acquittal after a controversial UK tour, arrest and Tihar Jail