Top 10 Cricket's 😱Most Controversial Moments

 Cricket's Most Controversial Moments

 

1. The Underarm Ball (1981): During an ODI between Australia and New Zealand, Australia’s Trevor Chappell bowled the final delivery underarm, deliberately to prevent New Zealand from hitting a six to tie the match. This act was widely condemned as unsporting and led to changes in the laws of the game.

2. The "Bodyline" Series (1932-33): England's controversial "Bodyline" tactic against Australia involved bowling short-pitched deliveries aimed at the body of Australian batsmen, especially Don Bradman. It was seen as dangerous and against the spirit of the game, leading to diplomatic tensions and changes in cricket regulations.

3. Shahid Afridi's Ball Tampering Incident (2005): In a match against Australia, Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi was caught biting the ball during an ODI. This act of ball tampering sparked outrage, leading to a fine and further scrutiny of Pakistan's cricket team

4. Hansie Cronje's Match-Fixing Scandal (2000): South African captain Hansie Cronje was involved in a massive match-fixing scandal, where he was found guilty of accepting money from bookmakers to influence the outcome of matches. Cronje was banned for life, and the scandal rocked the cricketing world.  

5. The "Monkeygate" Scandal (2008): During the Sydney Test between Australia and India, Indian player Harbhajan Singh was accused by Andrew Symonds of making racial remarks. The incident escalated into a major controversy, with both teams involved in heated exchanges and the suspension of Harbhajan Singh for three matches.  

6. Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft's Ball-Tampering (2018): Australia’s top cricketers were caught in a ball-tampering scandal during a Test against South Africa. Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft were involved in altering the ball using sandpaper. The scandal led to suspensions for Smith and Warner, and a massive outcry about the culture of Australian cricket.  

7. The Ben Stokes' Controversial Run-Out (2019 Cricket World Cup): In the final of the 2019 World Cup, England needed 9 runs from 3 balls, and during the last over, a throw from the deep hit Ben Stokes' bat and deflected to the boundary for four extra runs. There was controversy about whether the umpires made the right decision. England won, but many felt that the match had been decided by luck rather than skill.

8. The "Tim Southee Incident" (2014): In a Test between New Zealand and India, Tim Southee bowled a delivery that appeared to hit Indian batsman Virat Kohli's glove. However, the umpires didn't give it out, and the decision was heavily debated, with many claiming that the umpire had made a wrong call.  

9. The Non-Strike Run Out (2019, India vs. England): In a 2019 World Cup match, Indian batsman Jos Buttler was controversially run out at the non-striker's end while attempting a "Mankad" by Ravichandran Ashwin. The incident sparked debates about whether Mankading is within the spirit of the game or an acceptable tactic.  

10. The "Ball-Tampering" Incident with Fawad Alam (2014): Pakistan's Fawad Alam was accused of tampering with the ball during a match against Sri Lanka, which led to him being banned from bowling for a brief period.