India great's 22-year legal battle ends in acquittal on human-trafficking charges

A former India Test cricketer who averaged 103 with a highest score of 242 has been acquitted after a 22-year legal battle involving human-trafficking charges. The player made his debut alongside Chris Gayle and finished with 9,192 first-class runs.

The charges stemmed from an off-field incident that occurred during his playing career. The acquittal concludes proceedings that began more than two decades ago.

The player's India career ended amid the allegations. No further legal action is expected.