Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Ex-Cricketer Jacob Martin Arrested for Drunk Driving
A former Indian cricketer named Jacob Martin got into a car accident in Vadodara, Gujarat.
He was driving his car in a reckless way and hit three other cars.
The police think he was drunk at the time.
He was arrested but later let out on bail.
His car was taken by the police for more investigation.
The accident happened early in the morning around 2:30 AM.
Jacob Martin is 53 years old and used to play cricket for India.
This is not the first time he has been in trouble with the law involving alcohol.
Former India cricketer Jacob Martin, 53, was arrested after his car crashed into three vehicles in Vadodara, Gujarat.
The accident occurred around 2:30 AM on Tuesday when Martin allegedly lost control of his MG Hector vehicle due to intoxication.
Martin was reportedly inebriated and was booked under the prohibition law for rash and drunk driving.
The vehicles involved in the crash were a Kia Seltos, a Hyundai Venue, and a Maruti Celerio.
Martin was released on bail later in the day, but his vehicle was seized for further investigation.
- Who
- Jacob Martin, a 53-year-old former India cricketer and referee
- What
- A car crash involving multiple vehicles due to alleged drunk driving
- When
- Early Tuesday morning at around 2:30 AM
- Where
- Vadodara, Gujarat, India
- Why
- Allegedly due to rash driving and being intoxicated
- Name
- Jacob Martin
- Age
- 53
- Occupation
- Former India Cricketer and Referee
- Location
- Vadodara, Gujarat, India
- Time of Incident
- 2:30 AM
- Vehicles Involved
- MG Hector, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Celerio
- Charges
- Rash and Drunk Driving
- Status
- Released on Bail, Vehicle Seized
- Previous Incidents
- Arrested for drinking at a private party in 2013, held by Delhi Police in 2011 for human trafficking, involved in a two-wheeler accident in 2019
- Career Highlights
- Played 10 ODIs for India, captained Baroda in Ranji Trophy, scored over 9000 runs for Baroda
Sources
Former India cricketer Jacob Martin arrested after his luxury car crashes into 3 vehicles in Vadodara
Ex-India cricketer Jacob Martin caught on wrong foot, held for drunk driving in Vadodara
Ex-India cricketer Jacob Martin arrested for drunk driving in Vadodara
