Indian-born Bodi, who played two one-day internationals and one Twenty20 game for South Africa in 2007, has been suspended after he was identified as the player who had been charged by the CSA under its anti-corruption code for alleged involvement in a match-fixing scheme.

The 37-year-old was charged with contriving to fix‚ or otherwise improperly influence, aspects of the 2015 Ram Slam T20 Challenge Series.

He admitted the accusations against him on January 18 and has been banned from playing in all CSA, International Cricket Council or other National Cricket Federation matches with immediate effect.

Five of the 20 years have been suspended “on condition that Mr Bodi commits no further offences under the Code and demonstrates to CSA’s reasonable satisfaction that he has actively and constructively participated in corruption-related player education programmes when asked to do so”.

As match-fixing is illegal under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act Law in South Africa, Bodi could have faced the prospect of criminal charges but his lawyer Ayoob Kaka said they were not on the table at the present time.

The news was revealed during the ongoing fourth Test match between South Africa and England in Centurion in Pretoria, which is due to conclude tomorrow.

“Our attitude to corruption will always be one of zero tolerance,” CSA chief executive Haroon Lorgat said.

“There is no doubt Mr Bodi’s actions have threatened the integrity and image of the game we love and he must be handed a strong punishment.

“We have had many discussions with Mr Bodi and he accepts the folly of his actions.”

Bodi’s suspension came after a total of 47 players were spoken to as part of a probe into possible match-fixing within the Ram Slam T20 competition, including two who have represented South Africa at Test level, considered the highest echelon of cricket.

It has been reported that some of those who were spoken to may also be facing charges of failing to report wrongdoing during the tournament.