What happened to former India cricketer Jacob Martin?

Former India cricketer Jacob Martin was arrested for allegedly driving drunk and crashing his car into three parked vehicles.

Is this Jacob Martin's first offense?

No, this is the third time Jacob Martin has been booked for a liquor-related offense.

Were there any injuries in Jacob Martin's car crash?

Fortunately, no one was injured when Jacob Martin's SUV crashed into three parked cars.

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Ex-India Cricketer Jacob Martin Arrested for Drunk Driving

28 Jan

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Jacob Martin, former India cricketer, arrested for alleged drunk driving.
This is the third liquor-related offense for the former Baroda Ranji captain.
Martin crashed his SUV into three parked cars near Malhar Point.

Ex-India Cricketer Jacob Martin Arrested for Drunk Driving

Former India cricketer Jacob Martin has been apprehended by Akota police following an alleged drunk driving incident early Monday. The 52-year-old former Baroda Ranji captain is accused of losing control of his SUV near Malhar Point around 2:30 AM, crashing into three parked cars. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

This incident marks the third occasion Martin has been booked for a liquor-related offense. He was previously arrested in 2013 for consuming liquor with friends and had another offense registered by Raopura police for drinking alcohol years prior. Martin was also involved in a human trafficking case in 2011.

Martin, a right-handed batsman, played 10 one-day internationals and 138 first-class matches during his career. He had previously survived a near-fatal accident in 2019 after a fall from his two-wheeler in 2018.