Despite his accomplishments on the field, Gibbs's career was not without controversies. He was implicated in the match-fixing scandal involving former South African captain Hansie Cronje. Cronje alleged that Gibbs had been offered $15,000 to score fewer than 20 runs in a match against India. While Gibbs did accept the offer initially, he went on to score 74 runs, which led to him avoiding formal charges. Nonetheless, this period brought significant scrutiny and reputational damage.
Due to fears of legal consequences related to the match-fixing investigation, Gibbs reportedly avoided traveling to India for some time. When he did eventually travel with the team, he was questioned by Indian authorities but was not charged. He also faced disciplinary action during his career for inappropriate on-field conduct. Notably, he was fined by the ICC after a stump microphone caught him making a racially insensitive remark directed at a Pakistani player, telling him to "Go to the zoo."
Another memorable moment, albeit for the wrong reasons, occurred during the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Gibbs famously dropped a catch against Australia that would have potentially turned the match. The incident led to a well-known comment from Australian captain Steve Waugh, who reportedly told him, “You've just dropped the World Cup.”
Gibbs was married to his longtime girlfriend, though the couple eventually divorced due to personal issues. In recent years, he has remained an active figure on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, where he shares updates and photos regularly.
In terms of achievements, Gibbs is one of only four players in the history of ODI cricket to score centuries in three consecutive matches, underlining his consistency and high skill level. His net worth is estimated to be around $20 million, a figure reflective of both his cricketing success and post-retirement endeavors.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 23 Feb, 1974 |
| Age: | 46 yrs |
| Occupations: | Rugby union player Cricketer Association football player |
| Citizenship: | South Africa |
| Birth Place: | Green Point, Cape Town |
| Education: | Diocesan College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Cricketer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
