Top 9 cricket controversies: There have been many such controversies on the cricket field which made a lot of headlines. Whether it is the Indian team or any other team disputes, no team has left the chase. Many controversies related to cricket from Sachin Tendulkar to Dhoni were in discussion. So, let us know in detail about the 9 biggest controversy related to the Indian cricket team:
9 biggest controversies related to Indian cricket team (Top 9 Cricket Controversies):
In 2001, a Test match was played between India and South Africa. During this match, the former captain of the England team and the referee Mike Denened in that match banned the Indian team. The reason was the ball temperature. In fact, half the players of the Indian team were banned from playing as Denna accused many important players including Sachin Tendulkar of ball tempering. However, when the dispute later increased a lot, the ICC investigated the matter and removed the ban on everyone.
In Indian cricket history, the controversy related to former Indian cricket team player Saurabh Ganguly and former coach Greg Chapel made a lot of headlines. In fact, during his tenure, Greg Chappell called Saurabh Ganguly completely unfit for the team. At the same time, Saurabh Ganguly also told Greg Chappell to associate with the Indian team and also told his biggest mistake.
In the first season of IPL, the controversy between former Indian off -spinner Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth was greatly given. In fact, during a match, Harbhajan Singh slapped fast bowler S Sreesanth. After this dispute, Harbhajan Singh was banned for a match. However, later Harbhajan Singh regretted the incident.
In 2015, a criminal case was filed by Jayakumar, a social worker from Karnataka, a former Karnataka captain Dhoni. After which Dhoni approached the Supreme Court in 2016 and requested to cancel the case. In fact, Jayakumar had filed a case against Dhoni in the case of hurting religious sentiments against Dhoni. This case was in the news.
The controversy related to Indian cricket team players Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul made a lot of headlines. In 2019, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul made indecent remarks about women during a show. After which both the players had to face a lot of criticism. Although KL Rahul did not say much on the show, KL Rahul had spoken a little carefully but Hardik Pandya had spoken more in the show. After this, Hardik Pandya was banned. At the same time, Sunil Gavaskar and many former Indian veterans also reacted to this comment of both the players and both had to face criticism.
During the Brisbane Test match, the controversy was quite seen. After this Test match, when Team India reached Melbourne, Ravindra Jadeja gave his interview in Hindi in Australian media, Jadeja’s Hindi press conference controversy made headlines. Actually Ravindra Jadeja was talking with the Indian media in an optional PC. During that time, Australian media was also present there. When Rabindra Jadeja was asked by the journalists of India in Hindi, Ravindra Jadeja also answered journalists in Hindi. After which the Australian media had expressed displeasure and said that Ravindra Jadeja deliberately did this so that the media could not understand his point. There was a lot of ruckus about this whole matter.
On the very first day of the boxing day Test match, there was a dispute between Virat Kohli and Sam Custus. The controversy between Virat Kohli and Contus took place in the 10th over of the innings. Due to which Virat Kohli was also fined 20 percent of the match fees. A demerit points were also connected to Virat Kohli’s account. Virat Kohli’s new player has a lot of criticism for such behavior with the new player.
When the Indian team went on a tour of Australia in 2011-12. During this, Virat Kohli was not doing well. Then during a match, Virat Kohli showed the middle finger to the fans, which was very heavy on Virat Kohli. After this act of Virat Kohli, the match referee also banned Virat Kohli. Virat Kohli himself revealed this in an interview to ‘Graham Bansinger’. Virat Kohli said that, one thing I remember the most when there was a lot of crowd of Australian audience in Sydney and I showed them middle finger. I was very cool at that time. The match referee called me the next day and I asked him what happened? Then I said that nothing. After this, I immediately said sorry and said, forgive me, do not ban me. But Virat Kohli was fined 50 percent of the match fee.
Many controversies related to the current head coach Gautam Gambhir of the Indian team have been in the headlines. Many times Gambhir was seen getting entangled with the players of another country. In the same way, when Gautam Gambhir clashed with Shane Watson in a match played against India and Australia during 2008, Shane Watson was sledging with Gautam Gambhir. Gautam Gambhir became quite angry when Sledging increased to a great extent. Then Gautam Gambhir took revenge on Shane Watson in his own style and while taking the run, Gautam Gambhir hit Shane Watson loudly. After which Gautam Gambhir was taken action and was banned from a test.
