17 yrs since Cronje used earpiece against India
Playing in a World Cup group-match against India, former South African captain Hansie Cronje turned up with a plug-in earpiece to receive instructions from South Africa's coach Bob Woolmer on May 15, 1999. The earpiece was instructed to be taken off by the match referee,​ Talat Ali, at the first drinks break. South Africa went on to win the match.