The 2010s

Umpire's Call Frustration — Ashes 2019

England vs Australia

1-5 August 2019

Multiple decisions in the 2019 Ashes were upheld as 'umpire's call' despite ball tracking showing the ball hitting the stumps, reigniting the debate about the DRS threshold.

#umpires call#drs#ashes

#concussion#substitute#marnus labuschagne

Concussion Substitute Controversy — Marnus for Smith

England vs Australia

14-18 August 2019

Marnus Labuschagne replaced Steve Smith as cricket's first concussion substitute after Smith was hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer. England questioned whether it was a like-for-like replacement.

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No-Ball Controversy — IPL 2019 Final

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings

12 May 2019

Lasith Malinga appeared to overstep on the crucial final over but the no-ball was not called, potentially costing CSK the IPL 2019 title.

#ipl#final#no ball

#ashes#headingley#ben stokes

Jack Leach Survives LBW Appeal — Headingley 2019

England vs Australia

22-25 August 2019

During Ben Stokes' miraculous Headingley chase, Jack Leach survived an LBW appeal that was given 'umpire's call' on review, allowing the legendary partnership to continue.

Dhoni Run Out — 2019 World Cup Semi-Final

India vs New Zealand

10 July 2019

MS Dhoni's run out by Martin Guptill's direct hit in the World Cup semi-final was upheld by the third umpire after a close review that many felt could have gone either way.

#dhoni#run out#world cup

Nathan Lyon's Missed Stumping — Ashes 2019 Headingley

England vs Australia

25 August 2019

Nathan Lyon dropped a simple chance to run out Ben Stokes at Headingley, and earlier Tim Paine missed a stumping chance that would have ended England's miraculous chase.

#lyon#burns#stokes

#new zealand#india#wc 2019

Umpiring Errors — NZ vs India WC 2019 Semi-Final

New Zealand vs India

9-10 July 2019

The rain-delayed 2019 World Cup semi-final produced multiple DRS controversies, with several New Zealand batsmen surviving LBW decisions on umpire's call. India felt numerous decisions went against them. New Zealand won by 18 runs.

#new zealand#india#wc 2019

Umpire's Call Denials — NZ vs India WC 2019 Semi-Final

New Zealand vs India

9 July 2019

In the rain-interrupted 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final, India's bowlers were denied multiple LBW reversals due to umpire's call — ball-tracking showed balls clipping the edge of the stumps but less than 50% contact, leaving the on-field not-out decisions standing. Kane Williamson survived at least two such decisions and New Zealand won by 18 runs, reigniting the debate about the umpire's call threshold.

#sarfraz#racism#phehlukwayo

Sarfraz Ahmed's Racist Remark to Andile Phehlukwayo

South Africa vs Pakistan

22 January 2019

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed was caught on stump mic making a racist comment about South Africa's Andile Phehlukwayo, leading to a four-match ban.

MS Dhoni Storms Onto the Field to Argue with Umpire

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

11 April 2019

MS Dhoni walked onto the field from the dugout to argue with umpires over a no-ball call that was reversed, in an unprecedented act for the usually calm captain.

#dhoni#umpire#no-ball

Nathan Lyon Drops the Ball Near Bairstow's Stumps

England vs Australia

4 August 2019

Nathan Lyon dropped the ball next to the stumps near a grounded Jonny Bairstow, widely seen as an attempt to goad the batsman into a stumping dismissal.

#lyon#bairstow#stumping

Jofra Archer's Bouncer Fells Steve Smith — 2019 Ashes

England vs Australia

17 August 2019

Jofra Archer's fierce bouncer struck Steve Smith on the neck, felling him and forcing him out of the next Test with delayed concussion symptoms.

#archer#smith#bouncer

#jofra-archer#steve-smith#lords-2019

Jofra Archer Fells Steve Smith at Lord's — 2019 Ashes

England vs Australia

2019-08-14

Jofra Archer's bouncer that struck Steve Smith on the neck at Lord's in 2019 exposed both the danger and drama of fast bowling — Smith retired hurt, was concussed, missed the third Test, and returned to score twin hundreds, making it one of the Ashes' most emotional storylines.

#neil-wagner#joe-root#new-zealand

Neil Wagner's Bouncer Barrage Unsettles Joe Root — New Zealand 2019

New Zealand vs England

2019-11-28

Neil Wagner's relentless bouncer strategy against Joe Root during New Zealand's 2019 Test series — bowling exclusively short deliveries at Root's body from around the wicket — exposed how even the world's best Test batsman could be rattled by intelligently sustained short-pitched bowling.

#jason-holder#steve-smith#2019

Jason Holder's Plan to Dismiss Steve Smith — West Indies vs Australia

West Indies vs Australia

2019-07-03

Jason Holder's innovative around-the-wicket plan against Steve Smith — bowling into the rough outside leg stump — provided one of the 2019 series' most sophisticated bowling strategies against cricket's most technically gifted batsman, forcing Smith into specific defensive decisions he found unfamiliar.

#james-anderson#david-warner#ashes-2019

James Anderson's Sustained Campaign Against David Warner — Ashes 2019

England vs Australia

2019-08-01

James Anderson's specific plan to dismiss David Warner in the 2019 Ashes — targeting his front-pad movement with late inswing and full-pitched deliveries that trapped him LBW or bowled repeatedly — produced Warner's worst Ashes series statistically (95 runs in 10 innings) and Anderson's greatest personal triumph.

#sanath jayasuriya#sri lanka#icc

Sanath Jayasuriya ICC Anti-Corruption Charge

Sri Lanka

15 March 2019

Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya was charged by the ICC for failing to cooperate with an anti-corruption investigation and for destroying evidence.

#shakib al hasan#bangladesh#icc

Shakib Al Hasan Banned for Not Reporting Fixing Approaches

Bangladesh / Sunrisers Hyderabad

29 October 2019

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was banned for two years (one year suspended) by the ICC for failing to report multiple corrupt approaches by a bookmaker during IPL 2018 and a tri-series.

ICC Concerns Over Test Match Fixing in Lower-Ranked Nations

Various

1 January 2019

The ICC expressed growing concerns about the vulnerability of Test cricket involving lower-ranked nations to match-fixing, as several suspicious matches were investigated.

#icc#test cricket#fixing

#dilhara lokuhettige#sri lanka#t10

Dilhara Lokuhettige Match Fixing Ban

Sri Lanka / T10 League

3 September 2019

Former Sri Lankan all-rounder Dilhara Lokuhettige was banned for eight years by the ICC for corruption offenses in T10 league cricket.

#trent-boult#world-cup#final

Trent Boult Steps on the Boundary Rope — WC Final 2019

England vs New Zealand

2019-07-14

Trent Boult took a seemingly match-winning catch but stepped on the boundary rope, gifting England a crucial six in the World Cup Final.

#ms-dhoni#stump-mic#commentary

MS Dhoni's Hilarious Behind-the-Stumps Commentary

India vs Various

2019-06-16

MS Dhoni's stump microphone picked up his constant instructions, tactical chatter, and hilarious commentary from behind the stumps, entertaining fans worldwide.

#world-cup-final#2019#overthrow

Various World Cup Final 2019 Comedy of Errors

England vs New Zealand

2019-07-14

The 2019 World Cup Final featured a freak overthrow off Ben Stokes' bat that went for six runs, sparking endless debate and proving that cricket's greatest moments are often its most absurd.

#premature-celebration#bowling#comedy

Premature Celebration — Bowler Celebrates Before Ball Hits Stumps

Various

2019-04-01

Cricket has a rich history of bowlers celebrating wickets before the batsman is actually out, leading to hilarious moments of premature jubilation.

2019 World Cup Final — Boundary Count Rule and Overthrow Controversy

England vs New Zealand

14 July 2019

England won the 2019 World Cup Final on a boundary count tiebreaker after both the match and Super Over were tied, amid controversy over a crucial overthrow that awarded England six runs instead of five.

#world cup#2019#final

Zimbabwe's Suspension from International Cricket

Zimbabwe (ICC governance)

18 July 2019

Zimbabwe Cricket was suspended by the ICC due to government interference, reflecting years of administrative chaos and political meddling that had devastated the country's cricketing infrastructure.

#zimbabwe#icc#suspension

#ambati rayudu#3d glasses#vijay shankar

Ambati Rayudu's '3D Glasses' Tweet After World Cup Snub

India (selection controversy)

16 April 2019

After being overlooked for the 2019 World Cup squad in favor of Vijay Shankar — whom selectors described as a '3-dimensional' player — Ambati Rayudu posted a sarcastic tweet about ordering '3D glasses' for watching the World Cup.

#mankading#ashwin#buttler

The Mankading Debate — Ashwin Runs Out Buttler at Non-Striker's End

Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals

25 March 2019

Ravichandran Ashwin ran out Jos Buttler at the non-striker's end in an IPL match, reigniting the centuries-old Mankading debate about the spirit of cricket vs the laws of the game.

#concussion#substitute#player-welfare

Concussion Substitute — The Rule Jofra Archer Made Necessary

ICC vs Player Welfare

2019-08-01

The concussion substitute rule — allowing a like-for-like replacement for a player diagnosed with concussion — was formalised in international cricket in 2019 and immediately triggered controversy when it was used in the same Ashes Test where Steve Smith was struck by Jofra Archer.

#wtc#world-test-championship#points

The WTC Points Percentage System — Cricket's Most Confusing Formula

ICC vs Comprehensibility

2019-08-01

The World Test Championship's points-percentage system — introduced to account for different numbers of series played — became so complex that even cricket journalists struggled to explain qualification scenarios, and was simplified after the first cycle following widespread criticism.

#sarah taylor#mental health#anxiety

Sarah Taylor's Forced Retirement Due to Mental Health

England Women

3 September 2019

England's wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor was forced to retire at just 30 due to severe anxiety, raising important questions about mental health support in women's cricket.

#naseem shah#age fraud#pakistan

Naseem Shah's Age Controversy

Pakistan

1 November 2019

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah's selection for Test cricket at a claimed age of 16 raised widespread questions about the accuracy of his birth records and age verification in Pakistani cricket.

#sri lanka u19#match-fixing#ban

Sri Lanka U19 Players Banned for Match-Fixing

Sri Lanka U19

15 October 2019

Several Sri Lankan U19 cricketers were banned for match-fixing offences, sending shockwaves through youth cricket and raising alarm about the targeting of vulnerable young players by fixers.

#2019-world-cup#super-over#boundary-countback

The 2019 World Cup Final Super Over — England vs New Zealand

England vs New Zealand

2019-07-14

The most extraordinary finish in World Cup history — the final tied, the Super Over tied, and England were declared World Champions on boundary count. New Zealand were devastated. The boundary countback rule was subsequently abolished.

#ben-stokes#headingley#ashes

Ben Stokes at Headingley 2019 — The Greatest Ashes Rescue

England vs Australia

2019-08-25

England needed 73 off the last 17 overs with one wicket remaining. Ben Stokes scored 135 not out, hitting the winning four off Pat Cummins to give England a 1-wicket victory — the most remarkable Ashes run chase since Botham's Leeds 1981.

#ellyse-perry#women-cricket#australia-women

Ellyse Perry — Women's Cricket's Greatest Ever All-Rounder

Australia vs England (Women)

2019-02-14

Ellyse Perry made 213 not out — the highest score ever in a Women's Ashes Test — while also taking 7 wickets in the match to produce the greatest all-round performance in Women's Test history.

#2019-world-cup#overthrow-six#ben-stokes

The Overthrow Six — The Moment That Changed 2019 World Cup Final

England vs New Zealand

2019-07-14

Ben Stokes dived for his crease as Martin Guptill's throw deflected off his outstretched bat to the boundary — the umpires awarded 6 runs (4 for the boundary + 2 being run), though replays suggested only 5 should have been given. The 'extra' run may have changed the World Cup result.

#warner#de kock#staircase

David Warner vs Quinton de Kock — Staircase Confrontation

Australia vs South Africa

24 March 2018

David Warner had to be physically restrained after charging at Quinton de Kock in a staircase at Kingsmead, reportedly after de Kock made comments about Warner's wife Candice.

Virat Kohli vs Tim Paine — 2018/19 Test Series

Australia vs India

14 December 2018

Kohli and Paine had a running battle throughout the 2018-19 series, including a shoulder bump at Perth and Paine calling Kohli the most immature captain.

#kohli#paine#perth

Tim Paine's 'Babysitter' Sledge to Rishabh Pant

Australia vs India

29 December 2018

Tim Paine sledged Rishabh Pant behind the stumps by offering to babysit Pant's kids so he could come play for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash.

#paine#pant#babysitter

#rabada#celebration#send-off

Kagiso Rabada's Aggressive Send-Off Celebrations

South Africa vs Various

24 March 2018

Kagiso Rabada accumulated demerit points for aggressive celebrations and physical contact with batsmen after dismissals, nearly missing key matches.

David Warner and Quinton de Kock — The Rivalry Continues

Australia vs South Africa

3 March 2018

The Warner-de Kock feud set the toxic tone for the entire 2018 Australia-South Africa series that culminated in the Sandpapergate scandal.

#warner#de kock#durban

#kagiso-rabada#david-warner#2018

Kagiso Rabada Provokes and Dismisses David Warner — SA 2018

South Africa vs Australia

2018-03-01

Kagiso Rabada's dismissal of David Warner during South Africa's 2018 home series — followed by a shoulder bump that earned Rabada a suspension — and the overall tension between the two teams that contributed to the Sandpaper Gate atmosphere of the tour.

#sandpapergate#steve smith#david warner

Sandpapergate: Ball Tampering in Cape Town

Australia vs South Africa

24 March 2018

Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera using sandpaper to tamper with the ball during the third Test at Cape Town, in a plan hatched by David Warner and known to captain Steve Smith, leading to unprecedented bans.

#al jazeera#match fixing#spot fixing

Al Jazeera Match Fixing Expose

Various

27 May 2018

Al Jazeera released a documentary called 'Cricket's Match Fixers' alleging widespread fixing in international cricket, including claims that pitch conditions at major venues were being manipulated.

#nasir jamshed#pakistan#psl

Nasir Jamshed Fixing and Match-Fixing Orchestrator

Pakistan / PSL franchises

17 August 2018

Former Pakistan opener Nasir Jamshed was found to be a key orchestrator in the PSL 2017 spot-fixing scandal and was sentenced to 17 months in prison by a UK court.

#shane-warne#commentary#predictions

Shane Warne's Funny Commentary Moments and Predictions

Various

2018-12-30

Shane Warne's commentary career was filled with entertaining moments, from his obsessive pizza ordering to his often wildly wrong predictions and enthusiastic analysis.

#sandpaper#ball tampering#cameron bancroft

Sandpapergate — Australia's Ball-Tampering Scandal in Cape Town

Australia vs South Africa

24 March 2018

Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera using sandpaper to tamper with the ball during the Cape Town Test, leading to bans for Bancroft, captain Steve Smith, and vice-captain David Warner in the most damaging scandal in Australian cricket history.

📋Explosive

Ball Tampering Laws — Tightened After Sandpaper Gate

ICC vs Ball Maintenance

2018-03-24

The Sandpaper Gate scandal — where Australia used sandpaper to illegally alter the ball in Cape Town — triggered the most significant tightening of ball-tampering laws in cricket history, including dramatically increased suspensions and a formal distinction between accidental and premeditated tampering.

#ball-tampering#sandpaper-gate#2018

#mithali raj#ramesh powar#bcci

Mithali Raj vs Ramesh Powar — Public Fallout

India Women

24 November 2018

India's greatest women's cricketer Mithali Raj was sensationally dropped from the T20 World Cup semi-final, leading to a bitter public war of words with coach Ramesh Powar.

U19 World Cup DLS Controversy — Pakistan Eliminated by Rain

Pakistan U19 vs Australia U19

31 January 2018

Pakistan U19 were controversially eliminated from the 2018 U19 World Cup when rain and the DLS method conspired to give Australia a win in the quarter-final under circumstances many felt were deeply unfair.

#dls#rain#u19 world cup

#broad#ashes#caught behind

Stuart Broad Given Not Out Again — Ashes 2017

Australia vs England

November-December 2017

Stuart Broad was again at the centre of a caught-behind controversy in the Ashes, this time in Australia, with DRS technology at the heart of the debate.

#stokes#nightclub#bristol

Ben Stokes Nightclub Incident — Bristol 2017

England (off-field)

25 September 2017

Ben Stokes was arrested after a violent incident outside a Bristol nightclub, leading to criminal charges, a trial, and his exclusion from the Ashes tour.

#bhuvneshwar-kumar#ab-de-villiers#2017

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Swing Dismisses AB de Villiers — Champions Trophy 2017

India vs South Africa

2017-06-11

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's outswinging delivery to AB de Villiers in the 2017 Champions Trophy — inducing an early edge against one of cricket's greatest batsmen on a swinging-friendly Oval surface — demonstrated India's ability to use English conditions as a weapon at ICC events.

Bangladesh Premier League Fixing Scandals

Various BPL franchises

10 November 2017

Multiple fixing scandals hit the Bangladesh Premier League, with several players including former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful banned for involvement in match fixing.

#bpl#bangladesh#t20

#sharjeel khan#khalid latif#psl

PSL Spot-Fixing: Sharjeel Khan & Khalid Latif

Islamabad United / Peshawar Zalmi

10 February 2017

Pakistani opener Sharjeel Khan and batsman Khalid Latif were suspended during PSL 2017 in Dubai after being found guilty of spot-fixing offenses.

#mohammad irfan#psl#pakistan

Mohammad Irfan Approaches During PSL 2017

Pakistan / PSL franchises

15 February 2017

Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Irfan was suspended during PSL 2017 for failing to report approaches from fixers during the tournament.

#abdur razzak#bangladesh#bpl

Abdur Razzak and BPL Players Fixing Charges

Bangladesh / BPL franchises

1 November 2017

Several Bangladeshi cricketers including veteran left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak were investigated for their involvement in fixing during the BPL and domestic cricket.

#ms-dhoni#stump-mic#bowling-instructions

Dhoni Directs Bowlers Like a Traffic Controller on Stump Mic

India vs New Zealand

2017-10-25

MS Dhoni was caught on stump mic directing Kuldeep Yadav ball-by-ball, essentially captaining from behind the stumps and predicting exactly what the batsman would do.

#azhar-ali#run-out#bizarre

Azhar Ali's Bizarrely Funny Run-Out vs Australia

Australia vs Pakistan

2017-01-03

Azhar Ali was run out in the most bizarre fashion after assuming the ball was dead and wandering out of his crease for a chat, only for Australia to whip off the bails.

The Umpire's Call Debate in DRS

Various

1 January 2017

The 'Umpire's Call' element of DRS, where marginal LBW decisions are upheld even when ball-tracking shows the ball hitting the stumps, has been one of cricket's most divisive ongoing controversies.

#drs#umpires call#lbw

#anil kumble#virat kohli#coach

Kumble vs Kohli — The Coach-Captain Rift

India (internal)

20 June 2017

Anil Kumble resigned as India head coach citing an 'untenable' relationship with captain Virat Kohli, in one of the most public coach-captain breakdowns in cricket history.

#ireland#afghanistan#test status

Ireland and Afghanistan Granted Test Status

Ireland and Afghanistan

22 June 2017

The ICC granted Full Membership and Test status to Ireland and Afghanistan in 2017, but the lack of guaranteed fixtures and the challenges of sustaining Test cricket raised questions about whether the expansion was genuine or merely symbolic.

#test-status#ireland#afghanistan

Ireland and Afghanistan Awarded Test Status — Premature or Justified?

ICC vs Associate Cricket

2017-06-22

The ICC's 2017 decision to grant Test status to Ireland and Afghanistan — bringing the number of Test-playing nations to twelve — was celebrated as expansion of cricket's reach but questioned by those who argued both nations lacked the infrastructure, depth, and competitive quality for the longest format.

#mithali raj#world cup final#batting order

Mithali Raj Batting Order Drama — 2017 Women's World Cup Final

India Women vs England Women

23 July 2017

India controversially demoted Mithali Raj in the batting order during the World Cup Final at Lord's, a decision that many blamed for India's defeat.

ICC Bans Multiple Players for Age Fraud in U19 Cricket

Various

15 March 2017

The ICC cracked down on age fraud in youth cricket, banning several players from multiple countries after bone density tests and document verification revealed they were significantly older than claimed.

#age fraud#u19#icc

#harmanpreet-kaur#171-not-out#womens-world-cup-2017

Harmanpreet Kaur's 171 Not Out — Women's Cricket's Greatest World Cup Innings

India vs Australia (Women)

2017-07-20

Harmanpreet Kaur made 171 not out off 115 balls against Australia in the Women's World Cup semi-final — the highest score in a Women's World Cup knockout match, an innings so explosive it changed the commercial trajectory of women's cricket globally.

#no ball#third umpire#visakhapatnam

Third Umpire Forgets to Check No-Ball — India vs England 2016

India vs England

November 2016

The third umpire failed to check for a front-foot no-ball on a wicket-taking delivery, a standard protocol that was missed. The dismissal stood without the check being made.

Mitchell Starc Stares Down Mohammad Amir — WT20 2016

Australia vs Pakistan

25 March 2016

Mitchell Starc engaged in an intense staring contest with Mohammad Amir during the World T20 match, creating one of the tournament's most dramatic moments.

#starc#amir#stare

#faf du plessis#ball tampering#mint

Faf du Plessis Mint Ball Tampering

South Africa vs Australia

19 November 2016

South African captain Faf du Plessis was found guilty of ball tampering for applying mint-laden saliva to the ball during the Hobart Test against Australia.

#mohammad amir#pakistan#return

Mohammad Amir's Controversial Return After Fixing Ban

Pakistan vs New Zealand

29 January 2016

Mohammad Amir's return to international cricket after serving a five-year spot-fixing ban divided the cricket world, with some praising rehabilitation and others arguing convicted fixers should never return.

#chris-gayle#interview#bbl

Chris Gayle's 'Don't Blush Baby' Interview

Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes

2016-01-04

Chris Gayle awkwardly flirted with reporter Mel McLaughlin during a live pitch-side interview, telling her 'don't blush baby.'

#marlon-samuels#celebration#blanket

Marlon Samuels' Blanket Celebration After T20 WC Final

West Indies vs England

2016-04-03

After Carlos Brathwaite hit four sixes to win the T20 World Cup Final, Marlon Samuels celebrated by draping himself in a blanket-like flag and sitting in a chair with his feet up.

#helmet#ball-stuck#confusion

Ball Gets Stuck in Batsman's Helmet Grille — Complete Confusion

South Africa vs Australia

2016-11-12

A cricket ball got stuck in the grille of a batsman's helmet, creating complete confusion as nobody knew what the rules were for such an unprecedented situation.

#dwayne-bravo#champion#dance

Dwayne Bravo's 'Champion' Song and Dance

West Indies / Various IPL

2016-04-03

Dwayne Bravo released a calypso song called 'Champion' and performed the dance after every wicket, making it one of cricket's most infectious and entertaining celebrations.

#mohammad amir#spot fixing#ban

Mohammad Amir's Controversial Return After Spot-Fixing Ban

Pakistan

15 January 2016

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir's return to international cricket in 2016 after serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing divided opinion on whether redemption should be offered to match-fixers.

📋Serious

The Two-Tier Test Cricket Proposal — 2016's Most Controversial Idea

ICC vs Cricket Community

2016-06-01

The ICC's 2016 proposal to divide Test cricket into two tiers — with promotion and relegation — was opposed so ferociously by India, the BCCI, and virtually every player that it was abandoned before implementation, but the debate it sparked about Test cricket's future continues.

#two-tier#test-cricket#2016

📋Explosive

Mandatory Helmet Safety Standards — The Phillip Hughes Legacy Rule

ICC vs Player Safety

2016-01-01

The ICC's mandatory helmet safety standard introduced in 2016 — requiring all international players to wear helmets meeting a specific British Standard certification — was a direct response to Phillip Hughes's death from a cricket ball strike and represented cricket's most significant player safety regulation.

#helmet#phillip-hughes#safety

#charlotte edwards#ecb#retirement

Charlotte Edwards Allegedly Forced Out by ECB

England Women

12 May 2016

England's greatest women's cricketer Charlotte Edwards was allegedly pushed into retirement by the ECB and new coach Mark Robinson as part of a 'new direction' for the team.

#bangladesh u19#bus attack#sri lanka

Bangladesh U19 Team Bus Attacked in Sri Lanka

Bangladesh U19

28 December 2016

The Bangladesh U19 team bus was reportedly attacked by locals in Sri Lanka during a youth tour, injuring several young players and raising serious security concerns for touring youth teams.

#carlos-brathwaite#2016-t20-world-cup#west-indies

Carlos Brathwaite's Four Sixes — West Indies Win 2016 T20 World Cup

West Indies vs England

2016-04-03

West Indies needed 19 off the last over. Carlos Brathwaite hit Ben Stokes for four consecutive sixes to win the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup — the greatest single-over comeback in World Cup history.

#rohit-sharma#three-double-centuries#odi

Rohit Sharma's Three ODI Double Centuries — An Unrepeatable Achievement

India vs various

2016-10-13

Rohit Sharma is the only batsman in history to have scored three double centuries in ODI cricket — 209 vs Australia (2013), 264 vs Sri Lanka (2014), and 208* vs Sri Lanka (2016) — an achievement so statistically remote that no other player has scored more than one.

#world cup final#catch#haddin

Haddin Claims Contentious Catch — 2015 World Cup Final

Australia vs New Zealand

29 March 2015

Brad Haddin claimed a catch off a bottom edge in the 2015 World Cup Final that was reviewed and given out, with New Zealand questioning whether the ball had carried.

#joe root#trent bridge#2015 ashes

Root Survives Plumb LBW — Trent Bridge 2015

England vs Australia

6 August 2015

Joe Root survived a plumb LBW at Trent Bridge after Australia's DRS review returned umpire's call — with only a fraction of the ball clipping the stumps. Root went on to score 130 and England won the match to retain the Ashes.

#ab de villiers#run out#2015 world cup

AB de Villiers Run-Out Controversy — 2015 World Cup

South Africa vs New Zealand

24 March 2015

AB de Villiers was given out run-out in the 2015 World Cup semi-final after replays were inconclusive. South Africa lost to New Zealand in an agonising finish. Grant Elliott hit the winning six off Dale Steyn to send New Zealand to their first World Cup final.

#tamim iqbal#bangladesh#2015 world cup

Tamim Iqbal's LBW Reprieve — WC 2015

Bangladesh vs England

9 March 2015

Tamim Iqbal survived a clear LBW appeal early in Bangladesh's 2015 World Cup chase at Adelaide. England used their review but Hot Spot was inconclusive. Tamim scored 95 and Bangladesh won by 15 runs, knocking England out of the World Cup.

#joe root#trent bridge#2015 ashes

Root's Umpire's Call Reprieve — Ashes 2015 Retained at Trent Bridge

England vs Australia

6 August 2015

Joe Root survived a clear LBW — umpire Aleem Dar gave it not out and Australia's review showed umpire's call with ball just clipping the stumps at under 50%. Root scored 130 and England retained the Ashes.

#ab de villiers#run out#wc 2015

AB de Villiers Run Out — South Africa's World Cup 2015 Heartbreak

South Africa vs New Zealand

24 March 2015

AB de Villiers was given out run out by the third umpire on a genuinely inconclusive decision. South Africa lost in heartbreaking fashion — Dale Steyn conceding the winning six to Grant Elliott off the final ball.

#tamim iqbal#bangladesh#wc 2015

Tamim's LBW Reprieve — Bangladesh Knock England Out of WC 2015

Bangladesh vs England

9 March 2015

Tamim Iqbal survived an early LBW when umpire Ian Gould gave it not out and England's review found nothing on Hot Spot. Tamim scored 95 and Bangladesh won by 15 runs — knocking England out of the World Cup at the group stage for the first time in their history.

#wahab riaz#watson#world cup

Wahab Riaz's Fiery Spell to Shane Watson — 2015 World Cup

Pakistan vs Australia

20 March 2015

Wahab Riaz bowled a fearsome spell of fast bowling to Shane Watson in the World Cup quarter-final, hitting him multiple times and sledging aggressively.

#chris cairns#new zealand#perjury

Chris Cairns Perjury Trial

Various

30 November 2015

New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns faced a perjury trial in London after being accused of lying about his involvement in match fixing during a previous defamation case.

#raj kundra#rajasthan royals#ipl

Raj Kundra IPL Betting Ban

Rajasthan Royals

22 July 2015

Raj Kundra, co-owner of Rajasthan Royals and husband of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, was banned for life from cricket for his involvement in betting during IPL 2013.

#brendon-mccullum#stumping#appeals

Brendon McCullum's Over-Enthusiastic Stumping Appeals

New Zealand vs Various

2015-03-24

Brendon McCullum's wicketkeeping appeals were so enthusiastic and theatrical that they became entertainment in themselves, with McCullum often appealing louder than the bowler.

#ben-stokes#obstructing-field#lords

Ben Stokes Given Out 'Obstructing the Field' vs Australia

England vs Australia

2015-09-13

Ben Stokes was given out for 'obstructing the field' after raising his hand to protect himself from a throw, becoming only the 7th player in ODI history to be dismissed that way.

#wahab-riaz#shane-watson#world-cup

Wahab Riaz's Fiery Spell vs Watson — Pure Theatre

Pakistan vs Australia

2015-03-20

Wahab Riaz bowled a ferocious spell at Shane Watson in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final, complete with death stares, near-misses, and theatrical confrontations that became compulsive viewing.

#grant-elliott#six#semi-final

Grant Elliott's Six to Win — The Greatest World Cup Semi-Final

New Zealand vs South Africa

2015-03-24

Grant Elliott hit Dale Steyn for six to win the 2015 World Cup semi-final, ending South Africa's 'choking' curse in the most dramatic way possible before helping the devastated Steyn to his feet.

#salman butt#spot fixing#ban

Salman Butt's Attempted Comeback After Fixing Ban

Pakistan

2 September 2015

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt's return to domestic cricket after his spot-fixing ban attracted fierce criticism, with many arguing a captain who fixed matches should never play again.

#day-night#pink ball#test cricket

Day-Night Test Cricket Controversies

Australia vs New Zealand (first), Various

27 November 2015

The introduction of day-night Test cricket with a pink ball was hailed as an innovation to save Test cricket but faced resistance from players concerned about visibility, ball behavior, and safety under lights.

Nagpur Dustbowl — India vs South Africa 2015 Pitch Scandal

India vs South Africa

25 November 2015

The Nagpur Test pitch for the 2015 India-South Africa series was rated 'poor' by the ICC after the match ended in under three days on a pitch that crumbled and turned square from day one.

#pitch#nagpur#dustbowl

#pink-ball#day-night-test#2015

Day-Night Test Cricket — The Pink Ball Experiment

ICC vs Test Cricket Tradition

2015-11-27

The ICC's introduction of Day-Night Tests using a pink ball in 2015 was designed to attract working audiences to the longest format — but generated persistent controversy about the pink ball's swing behaviour, its inconsistent performance under floodlights, and whether the innovation truly served Test cricket.

The Stricter Leg-Side Wide Rule — T20 Bowling Transformed

ICC vs Defensive Bowling Tactics

2015-01-01

The ICC's progressive tightening of leg-side wide rules in T20 and ODI cricket — calling deliveries to the leg side that any batsman could not play as wides — transformed bowling strategies in limited-overs cricket and created one of the sport's most debated umpiring grey areas.

#wide#leg-side#t20

#ab-de-villiers#31-ball-century#fastest-odi-hundred

AB de Villiers' 31-Ball Century — The Fastest in ODI History

South Africa vs West Indies

2015-01-18

AB de Villiers made 149 off 44 balls against West Indies — reaching his century off just 31 deliveries, the fastest ODI hundred in history — with 16 sixes and 9 fours in an innings that redefined what was considered humanly possible in white-ball cricket.

#kumar-sangakkara#four-centuries#world-cup-2015

Sangakkara's Four Consecutive World Cup Centuries — A Record for the Ages

Sri Lanka vs various

2015-03-09

Kumar Sangakkara scored four consecutive centuries in the 2015 World Cup — against Bangladesh, England, Australia, and Scotland — the first batsman ever to score centuries in four consecutive matches in a World Cup, in what proved to be his farewell tournament.

#grant-elliott#2015-world-cup#new-zealand

New Zealand vs South Africa 2015 — Grant Elliott's Six Into Redemption

New Zealand vs South Africa

2015-03-24

New Zealand needed 12 off the last over to reach their first World Cup final. Grant Elliott — a South African-born New Zealander — hit Dale Steyn for six with 3 balls remaining, then two with the last ball to win by 4 wickets in one of cricket's most emotionally charged finishes.

#martin-guptill#237-not-out#2015-world-cup

Martin Guptill's 237 Not Out — The Highest ODI Score in a World Cup

New Zealand vs West Indies

2015-03-21

Martin Guptill made 237 not out against West Indies in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final — the highest individual score in World Cup history and in any knockout ODI match — as New Zealand won by 143 runs to reach their first World Cup semi-final in 23 years.

#australia#2015-world-cup#new-zealand

Australia Win the 2015 World Cup at the MCG — The Perfect Final

Australia vs New Zealand

2015-03-29

Australia beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in the 2015 World Cup Final at the MCG — captain Michael Clarke's farewell tournament — winning their fifth World Cup title and becoming the first team to win the tournament on home soil.

#five runs#penalty#overthrow

Five-Run Penalty Debate — England vs Sri Lanka 2014

England vs Sri Lanka

June 2014

A controversial five-run penalty was awarded during an England-Sri Lanka Test, sparking debate about when and how penalty runs should be applied.

#mankad#senanayake#buttler

Sachithra Senanayake Runs Out Jos Buttler — 2014 ODI

England vs Sri Lanka

3 June 2014

Sri Lanka's Sachithra Senanayake ran out Jos Buttler at the non-striker's end during an ODI, making Buttler a repeat victim of the controversial dismissal.

#narine#bowling action#chucking

Sunil Narine's Bowling Action Reported Multiple Times

West Indies / Kolkata Knight Riders

2014-2015

Sunil Narine's bowling action was reported multiple times, leading to suspensions and modifications to his action that significantly impacted his international career.

#rohit sharma#mcg#boxing day test

Rohit Sharma's Caught-Behind Reprieve — MCG 2014

Australia vs India

26 December 2014

Rohit Sharma edged Josh Hazlewood to Brad Haddin during the 2014 Boxing Day Test but umpire Rod Tucker gave it not out. Australia's DRS review showed a spike on UltraEdge but the decision was upheld as inconclusive. Rohit went on to score 99 as India drew.

#rohit sharma#mcg#boxing day test

Rohit's Caught-Behind Reprieve — Boxing Day Test 2014

Australia vs India

26 December 2014

Rohit Sharma edged Josh Hazlewood to Brad Haddin during the 2014 Boxing Day Test — UltraEdge showed a spike but its timing was disputed between genuine edge and ground vibration. Umpire Rod Tucker gave it not out; Australia reviewed but inconclusive evidence left the decision standing. Rohit scored 99 in an innings that helped India draw the match.

Virat Kohli vs James Anderson — 2014 Test Series

England vs India

17 July 2014

Virat Kohli and James Anderson had intense verbal exchanges throughout the 2014 series in England, with Kohli accusing Anderson of being abusive and disrespectful.

#kohli#anderson#lord's

Shakib Al Hasan Kicks and Uproots Stumps — Multiple Incidents

Bangladesh / Various domestic teams

5 November 2014

Shakib Al Hasan has been involved in multiple incidents of kicking or uprooting stumps in anger, earning bans and fines.

#shakib#stumps#anger

Kieron Pollard vs Mitchell Starc — Ball Throwing Incident

Australia vs West Indies

1 February 2014

Mitchell Starc threw the ball at Kieron Pollard in frustration after Pollard obstructed him during a run, leading to an ugly exchange.

#pollard#starc#throw

#anderson#jadeja#corridor

James Anderson vs Ravindra Jadeja — Trent Bridge Corridor Incident

England vs India

13 July 2014

James Anderson allegedly pushed Ravindra Jadeja in the players' corridor at Trent Bridge during the 2014 Test series, leading to ICC charges and hearings.

#james anderson#virat kohli#trent bridge 2014

Anderson vs Kohli — The Verbal War That Forged a Champion, England 2014

England vs India

9 July 2014

James Anderson and Virat Kohli waged a fierce verbal battle throughout England's 2014 Test series, with Anderson targeting Kohli's technique against the swinging ball. The feud — and Kohli's early struggles — led to a transformation: Kohli scored 186 at Old Trafford to silence his critics and emerge as the player who would dominate world cricket for a decade.

#trent-boult#virat-kohli#2014

Trent Boult Swings Out Virat Kohli — New Zealand 2014

New Zealand vs India

2014-02-06

Trent Boult's left-arm swing against Virat Kohli during New Zealand's 2014 home series — using the angle into the right-hander combined with outswing away from the stumps — produced the blueprint for how swing bowling could repeatedly beat Kohli's outside-edge-happy driving game.

#stuart-broad#virat-kohli#2014

Stuart Broad Finds Virat Kohli's Outside Edge — England 2014

England vs India

2014-07-09

Stuart Broad's specific plan to exploit Virat Kohli's drive outside off stump during India's 2014 England tour — taking his wicket four times in the series through the same channel — contributed to Kohli's disastrous tour (134 runs at 13.4) and a rare period of sustained vulnerability for the world's future number-one batsman.

#lou vincent#new zealand#match fixing

Lou Vincent Match Fixing Confessions

Various T20 leagues

24 July 2014

Former New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent confessed to involvement in match fixing across multiple T20 leagues worldwide, implicating fellow New Zealander Chris Cairns.

N. Srinivasan: BCCI President with CSK Ownership

Chennai Super Kings / BCCI / ICC

28 March 2014

N. Srinivasan was forced to step aside as BCCI president due to conflict of interest after his son-in-law's arrest for betting, though he went on to become ICC Chairman.

#n srinivasan#bcci#icc

Kenya Cricket Corruption and Decay

Kenya

1 January 2014

Kenya cricket, once a vibrant force that reached the 2003 World Cup semi-final, was devastated by corruption, mismanagement, and match-fixing allegations that led to its collapse.

#kenya#corruption#icc

#azhar mahmood#bpl#corruption approach

Azhar Mahmood Reports Corruption Approach at BPL

BPL franchises

1 February 2014

Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood reported a corruption approach during the Bangladesh Premier League, highlighting the vulnerability of T20 leagues to fixing.

#naved arif#scotland#spot fixing

Naved Arif Spot-Fixing in Scottish Cricket

Scottish cricket clubs

28 February 2014

Pakistani-born cricketer Naved Arif was found guilty of spot-fixing in Scottish domestic cricket, receiving a five-year ban from Cricket Scotland.

#vernon philander#south africa#ball tampering

Vernon Philander Ball Tampering Charge

South Africa vs Australia

19 February 2014

South African fast bowler Vernon Philander was found guilty of ball tampering during the second Test against Australia at Port Elizabeth and fined 75% of his match fee.

#west indies#wicb#player dispute

West Indies Cricket Board vs Players — The Decades-Long War

West Indies (internal)

1 June 2014

The West Indies cricket team abandoned their tour of India in 2014 over a pay dispute with the WICB, highlighting decades of conflict between the board and its players that contributed to West Indian cricket's decline.

BCCI Power Politics and ICC Governance Battles

India / ICC / Multiple Nations

1 February 2014

The BCCI's dominance of world cricket through its financial muscle has repeatedly shaped ICC governance, culminating in the controversial 'Big Three' restructuring that gave India, Australia, and England disproportionate control.

#bcci#icc#governance

#big three#icc#restructuring

The 'Big Three' ICC Revenue Restructuring

India, Australia, England vs Rest of Cricket World

8 February 2014

India, Australia, and England pushed through a radical ICC restructuring that gave them a vastly disproportionate share of revenue and governance power, undermining smaller cricketing nations.

#sunil narine#bowling action#chucking

Sunil Narine's Repeated Bowling Action Suspensions

West Indies / KKR

1 November 2014

West Indian spinner Sunil Narine was reported for a suspect bowling action multiple times across various tournaments, highlighting the ongoing challenges of policing bowling actions in modern cricket.

#jadeja#anderson#pushgate

Jadeja-Anderson 'Pushgate' at Trent Bridge

England vs India

12 July 2014

An alleged physical altercation between Ravindra Jadeja and James Anderson in the players' tunnel at Trent Bridge led to charges, counter-charges, and a messy ICC hearing that satisfied nobody.

📋Explosive

The Big Three ICC Power Grab — 2014 Governance Revolution

BCCI/ECB/CA vs Rest of Cricket World

2014-01-28

India, England, and Australia's 2014 seizure of disproportionate ICC revenue and governance power — formalising the 'Big Three' structure — was presented as a financial stability measure but created a governance model condemned by every other cricketing nation as deeply unfair.

#bcci#ecb#cricket-australia

#west indies u19#walkout#playing conditions

West Indies U19 Players Stage Walkout Over Conditions

West Indies U19

15 February 2014

A group of West Indies U19 players staged a walkout during a regional youth tournament, protesting poor accommodation, inadequate food, and substandard playing facilities.

#rohit-sharma#264#odi-record

Rohit Sharma's 264 — The Highest Score in ODI History

India vs Sri Lanka

2014-11-13

Rohit Sharma made 264 not out off 173 balls at Eden Gardens against Sri Lanka — the highest individual score in ODI cricket history, including 33 fours and 9 sixes in an innings of controlled, extraordinary brilliance.

#brendon-mccullum#302#new-zealand

Brendon McCullum's 302 — New Zealand's First Test Triple Century

New Zealand vs India

2014-02-15

Brendon McCullum made 302 against India in Wellington — New Zealand's first ever Test triple century — batting with the same attacking freedom he brought to captaincy and T20 cricket, becoming the fastest player to reach 300 in Tests at the time.

Stuart Broad Refuses to Walk — Ashes 2013

England vs Australia

10-14 July 2013

Stuart Broad edged a ball clearly to slip but was given not out. He refused to walk, and Australia had no DRS reviews left.

#broad#ashes#not walking

#faf du plessis#ball tampering#mint

Faf du Plessis Ball Tampering — Applying Saliva from Mint

South Africa vs Pakistan

November 2013

Faf du Plessis was caught on camera applying saliva to the ball while sucking a mint, which constitutes ball tampering. He was fined but not banned.

David Warner Punches Joe Root in Bar — Ashes Prelude 2013

Australia vs England

12 June 2013

David Warner punched Joe Root in a bar altercation during the Champions Trophy, leading to a suspension that set the tone for a hostile 2013 Ashes series.

#warner#root#punch

Hot Spot Technology Failure — Ashes 2013

England vs Australia

July-August 2013

The Hot Spot infrared technology was shown to be unreliable during the 2013 Ashes, failing to detect clear edges and undermining confidence in DRS.

#hot spot#drs#technology

David Warner Punches Joe Root in a Bar

Australia vs England (off-field)

13 June 2013

David Warner punched Joe Root in the face at a bar in Birmingham during the ICC Champions Trophy, leading to Warner's suspension.

#warner#root#punch

#johnson#ashes#intimidation

Mitchell Johnson's Reign of Terror — 2013-14 Ashes

Australia vs England

24 November 2013

Mitchell Johnson bowled one of the most intimidating spells in Ashes history, terrifying England's batsmen with extreme pace and aggression across the entire 5-0 whitewash.

#steyn#aggression#fast bowling

Dale Steyn's Aggressive On-Field Persona

South Africa vs Various

3 January 2013

Dale Steyn was known for his aggressive celebrations and confrontational send-offs, frequently getting in batsmen's faces after dismissing them.

#haddin#anderson#sledging

Brad Haddin vs James Anderson — Ashes 2013-14

Australia vs England

6 December 2013

Brad Haddin engaged in sustained verbal abuse of James Anderson throughout the 2013-14 Ashes, reducing Anderson to tears according to some reports.

Darren Lehmann Urges Fans to Make Broad 'Cry' — Ashes 2013

Australia vs England

12 August 2013

Australian coach Darren Lehmann urged Australian fans to give Stuart Broad such a hard time during the return Ashes that he'd 'want to go home and cry.'

#lehmann#broad#walking

Stuart Broad Refuses to Walk After Thick Edge — Ashes 2013

England vs Australia

12 July 2013

Stuart Broad stood his ground after a massive edge was caught at slip, refusing to walk. The umpire gave him not out, infuriating Australia.

#broad#walking#edge

#dale steyn#virat kohli#durban 2013

Steyn Targets Kohli — Durban 2013, South Africa vs India

South Africa vs India

26 December 2013

Dale Steyn bowled a sustained and hostile spell at Virat Kohli during India's tour of South Africa in 2013-14, hitting him multiple times on the body and helmet. Kohli showed growing maturity in absorbing the blows and fighting back. Their exchanges across the series became one of cricket's great fast-bowler-batsman rivalries of the era.

#mitchell-johnson#ashes#2013-14

Mitchell Johnson Terrorises England — Ashes 2013-14

Australia vs England

2013-11-21

Mitchell Johnson's sustained pace assault during the 2013-14 Ashes transformed the series, terrorising England's batting lineup with deliveries regularly exceeding 150km/h and causing psychological damage that led to a 5-0 whitewash.

#morne-morkel#virat-kohli#2013

Morne Morkel's Short-Ball Plan Against Kohli — South Africa 2013

South Africa vs India

2013-12-18

Morne Morkel's height-generated steep bounce during South Africa's 2013 home series created specific problems for Virat Kohli — targeting the rising ball at his gloves from a good length on seaming, bouncy South African pitches — as part of a wider South African plan to contain India's most dangerous batsman.

#sreesanth#ankeet chavan#ajit chandila

IPL 2013 Spot-Fixing: Sreesanth, Chandila & Chavan Arrested

Rajasthan Royals vs Various

16 May 2013

Three Rajasthan Royals players - S. Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan, and Ajit Chandila - were arrested by Delhi Police for spot-fixing in IPL 2013, agreeing to concede a set number of runs in specific overs.

#gurunath meiyappan#chennai super kings#ipl

Gurunath Meiyappan IPL Betting Scandal

Chennai Super Kings

24 May 2013

Gurunath Meiyappan, the son-in-law of BCCI president N. Srinivasan and team principal of Chennai Super Kings, was arrested for betting on IPL matches.

#faf du plessis#ball tampering#zipper

Faf du Plessis Zipper Ball Tampering

South Africa vs Pakistan

15 October 2013

Faf du Plessis was caught on camera rubbing the ball against the zipper of his trouser pocket during a Test against Pakistan, constituting ball tampering.

#james-anderson#bat-throw#frustration

James Anderson Throws His Bat in Frustration — Then Gets Out

Australia vs England

2013-12-08

James Anderson, cricket's most lethal number 11 batsman, produced various comedy batting moments throughout his career, including frustrated bat throws and bizarre dismissals.

#ravindra-jadeja#sword-celebration#india

Ravindra Jadeja's Trademark Sword Celebration

India vs Various

2013-06-20

Ravindra Jadeja's sword-twirling celebration after milestones became one of cricket's most recognizable and entertaining trademark celebrations.

#stuart-broad#not-walking#ashes

Stuart Broad Refuses to Walk Despite Massive Edge — Ashes 2013

England vs Australia

2013-07-10

Stuart Broad edged massively to slip but stood his ground and was given not out by the umpire, brazenly refusing to walk in one of the Ashes' most shameless moments.

#ipl#spot fixing#sreesanth

IPL Spot-Fixing and Franchise Suspensions (2013)

Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, IPL

16 May 2013

The 2013 IPL season was rocked by spot-fixing arrests involving Sreesanth and others, and subsequent investigations led to the two-year suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals over betting by team officials.

#sachin-tendulkar#farewell-test#mumbai

Sachin Tendulkar's Farewell Test — 24 Years of India's Batting

India vs West Indies

2013-11-16

Sachin Tendulkar played his 200th and final Test at his home ground, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, retiring after 24 years of international cricket — the longest such career in history. His retirement speech, delivered in the middle of Wankhede, moved a nation to tears.

#pollard#hit wicket#unusual dismissal

Kieron Pollard Hit Wicket Debate — 2012

West Indies vs Australia

2012

Kieron Pollard was given out hit wicket in a controversial decision where it was unclear whether his bat or body dislodged the bails.

Obstructing the Field — Hashim Amla 2012

England vs South Africa

August 2012

An appeal for obstructing the field was considered during the Lord's Test between England and South Africa, highlighting one of cricket's most rarely invoked Laws.

#obstructing#amla#lords

#kevin pietersen#chennai#caught behind

Pietersen's Caught-Behind Reprieve — India vs England, Chennai 2012

India vs England

13 December 2012

Kevin Pietersen was given not out on a caught-behind appeal from India when replays and Hot Spot suggested an edge. India reviewed — DRS backed England, leaving the not-out standing under inconclusive evidence rules. Pietersen went on to score 186, one of his finest Test innings, and England won the match. India felt DRS inconsistencies had cost them a crucial wicket at a defining moment.

Kevin Pietersen's Derogatory Texts About Andrew Strauss

England (internal conflict)

12 August 2012

Kevin Pietersen sent derogatory text messages about England captain Andrew Strauss to members of the opposing South African team during a Test match.

#pietersen#strauss#texts

#dale-steyn#michael-clarke#adelaide-2012

Dale Steyn Brutalises Michael Clarke at Adelaide 2012

Australia vs South Africa

2012-11-22

Dale Steyn's sustained assault on Michael Clarke across multiple Tests in 2012 — dismissing him repeatedly with inswing and seam movement — produced one of cricket's most compelling bowler-captain confrontations, with Steyn briefly making Clarke look like a vulnerable tail-ender.

#danish kaneria#mervyn westfield#essex

Danish Kaneria Spot-Fixing at Essex

Essex County Cricket Club

20 June 2012

Pakistani leg-spinner Danish Kaneria was found guilty of spot-fixing while playing for Essex in county cricket, having encouraged teammate Mervyn Westfield to underperform in exchange for payment.

#wayne parnell#south africa#bookie

Wayne Parnell Admits Meeting Bookie

South Africa

13 June 2012

South African fast bowler Wayne Parnell admitted to meeting a bookmaker during the IPL but claimed he did not engage in any corrupt activity.

#jp duminy#south africa#ipl

JP Duminy Reports Fixing Approach During IPL

South Africa / IPL franchise

1 May 2012

South African batsman JP Duminy reported that he was approached by a suspected bookmaker during IPL 2012, and was praised for following proper reporting procedures.

#chris-martin#batting#worst

Chris Martin — The Worst Batsman in Test Cricket History

New Zealand vs Various

2012-03-01

New Zealand's Chris Martin recorded the most ducks in Test history and a batting average of 2.36, making him the most entertainingly bad batsman in cricket history.

🔥Mild

PowerPlay and Fielding Restriction Rule Changes

Various / ICC Rules

1 October 2012

Frequent changes to PowerPlay and fielding restriction rules in ODIs have been controversial, with critics arguing constant tinkering has made the format confusing and excessively batting-friendly.

#powerplay#fielding restrictions#odi

#australia u19#sledging#u19 world cup

Australia U19 Sledging Controversy at U19 World Cup

Australia U19

20 August 2012

Australia's U19 team was criticised for excessive sledging and aggressive behaviour during the 2012 U19 World Cup, raising concerns about the culture being instilled in youth cricket.

#sachin-tendulkar#100th-century#record

Sachin's 100th International Century — The Wait That Gripped a Nation

India vs Bangladesh

2012-03-16

After waiting 12 agonizing innings to reach the milestone, Sachin Tendulkar became the first player in history to score 100 international centuries — an achievement that is statistically the most distant landmark from any other player in cricket.

⭐Moderate

Virat Kohli's Series vs Australia 2012 — The Coming of Age

India vs Australia

2012-02-29

Virat Kohli's 2012 CB Series in Australia announced him to the world as cricket's next great batsman — scoring 230 runs across three successive run-chases, including 133* to chase 316, 75 to chase 270, and 66 to chase 321 — an unprecedented sequence of successful chases.

#virat-kohli#2012#australia

Sachin Not Out Despite Edge — 2011 WC Semi-Final

India vs Pakistan

30 March 2011

Sachin Tendulkar survived multiple contentious decisions in the World Cup semi-final against Pakistan, including a caught-behind appeal that Pakistan chose not to review.

#sachin#world cup#drs

Ian Bell Run Out at Lord's During Tea Break

England vs Australia

21-25 July 2011

Ian Bell was run out in bizarre circumstances when he assumed the ball was dead at the tea break, only for India to appeal and the umpires to give him out. MS Dhoni later withdrew the appeal.

#ian bell#run out#lords

#sachin#world cup final#lbw

Sachin's LBW Review — 2011 World Cup Final

India vs Sri Lanka

2 April 2011

Sachin Tendulkar survived an LBW decision via DRS review in the 2011 World Cup Final, with ball tracking showing the ball just missing the stumps.

#yuvraj singh#wc 2011#semifinal

Yuvraj's LBW Reprieve vs Pakistan — WC 2011 Semi-Final

India vs Pakistan

30 March 2011

Yuvraj Singh was given not out on a plumb LBW appeal during India's chase in the 2011 World Cup semi-final. He went on to contribute a crucial innings and India won by 29 runs, progressing to win the World Cup.

#shane watson#wc 2011#quarterfinal

Watson's LBW Not Given — WC 2011 Quarter-Final

Australia vs India

24 March 2011

Shane Watson was given not out on a clear LBW off Zaheer Khan early in the 2011 WC quarter-final. He went on to score 25 but the early reprieve allowed Australia to build their innings. India successfully chased 260 to win by 5 wickets.

#yuvraj singh#wc 2011#semifinal

Yuvraj's LBW Reprieve — WC 2011 Semi-Final vs Pakistan

India vs Pakistan

30 March 2011

Yuvraj Singh survived a plumb LBW to Wahab Riaz when on around 20. Replays showed the ball hitting leg stump. No DRS. India won by 29 runs in the most watched cricket match in history. Pakistan's players complained bitterly about the umpiring.

#shane watson#wc 2011#quarterfinal

Watson's LBW Reprieve — WC 2011 Quarter-Final vs India

Australia vs India

24 March 2011

Shane Watson was given not out LBW to Zaheer Khan early in Australia's innings when replays showed the ball hitting middle stump. No DRS existed. Watson scored 25 and Australia posted 260. India successfully chased but the error gifted Australia extra runs and made the chase far more difficult.

Virender Sehwag's Savage Sledging Style

India vs Various

26 March 2011

Virender Sehwag was famous for his devastating counter-sledging, often delivered with deadpan humor that left opponents speechless.

#sehwag#sledging#humor

Sachin Tendulkar's Frustration with Billy Bowden's Trigger Finger

India vs Various

6 April 2011

Sachin Tendulkar showed visible frustration with umpiring decisions on multiple occasions, particularly with Billy Bowden, despite his generally calm demeanour.

#tendulkar#bowden#umpire

#kochi tuskers#ipl#franchise

Kochi Tuskers Kerala Franchise Termination

Kochi Tuskers Kerala

10 September 2011

Kochi Tuskers Kerala, an IPL franchise that played only one season, was terminated by the BCCI due to ownership disputes, financial irregularities, and allegations of improper political connections.

#world cup final#2011#sri lanka

Sri Lanka 2011 World Cup Final Fixing Allegations

India vs Sri Lanka

2 April 2011

Former Sri Lankan sports minister alleged that the 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka was fixed, triggering an investigation by Sri Lanka Cricket and the ICC.

#ms-dhoni#2011-world-cup#india

MS Dhoni's World Cup Winning Six — India Ends 28-Year Wait

India vs Sri Lanka

2011-04-02

MS Dhoni promoted himself up the batting order and hit Nuwan Kulasekara for six over long-on to win India's second World Cup — the first on home soil, 28 years after the 1983 win. The moment fulfilled a nation's dream and carried the weight of Sachin Tendulkar's final World Cup.

#india#pakistan#2011-world-cup

India vs Pakistan World Cup Semi-Final 2011 — The Match the World Watched

India vs Pakistan

2011-03-30

India beat Pakistan by 29 runs in the 2011 World Cup semi-final at Mohali — the most watched cricket match in history, televised to an estimated 988 million viewers globally, with both Prime Ministers watching from the same stand.

#gambhir#afridi#india-pakistan

Gautam Gambhir vs Shahid Afridi — Years of Animosity

India vs Pakistan

2 March 2010

Gambhir and Afridi had multiple heated confrontations across several matches, including a famous shoulder bump during the Asia Cup 2010.

#afridi#ball tampering#biting

Shahid Afridi Caught Biting the Cricket Ball

Australia vs Pakistan

1 February 2010

Shahid Afridi was caught on camera biting the cricket ball in an apparent attempt at ball tampering during an ODI against Australia.

#salman butt#mohammad amir#mohammad asif

Pakistan Lord's Spot-Fixing Scandal

England vs Pakistan

26 August 2010

Pakistani captain Salman Butt, bowler Mohammad Amir, and bowler Mohammad Asif were caught in a News of the World sting arranging deliberate no-balls at precise moments during the Lord's Test.

Lalit Modi: IPL Exile and Financial Irregularities

IPL / BCCI

26 April 2010

IPL founder Lalit Modi was suspended by the BCCI and later fled to London amid allegations of financial irregularities, tax evasion, and rigging the bidding process for IPL teams.

#lalit modi#ipl#bcci

#shahid afridi#ball tampering#biting

Shahid Afridi Bites the Ball

Pakistan vs Australia

1 February 2010

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was caught on camera biting the ball during an ODI against Australia, one of the most bizarre ball-tampering incidents in cricket history.

#shahid-afridi#ball-tampering#biting

Shahid Afridi Bites the Cricket Ball on Camera

Australia vs Pakistan

2010-02-01

Shahid Afridi was caught on camera biting the cricket ball in an apparent ball-tampering attempt, leading to a ban and worldwide ridicule.

#graeme-swann#sprinkler#dance

Graeme Swann's Sprinkler Dance Celebrations

Australia vs England

2010-11-28

Graeme Swann's 'Sprinkler' dance became England's signature celebration during the 2010-11 Ashes, infuriating Australians and delighting England fans.

#pakistan#dropped-catches#fielding

Pakistan's Legendary Dropping Catches — A National Tradition

Pakistan vs Various

2010-07-01

Pakistan cricket's tradition of dropping catches at crucial moments became so legendary that it was practically a running joke in world cricket.

#muttiah-muralitharan#800-wickets#retirement

Murali's 800th Wicket — Last Ball of His Last Match Drama

Sri Lanka vs India

2010-07-22

Murali needed one wicket to reach 800 in his final Test but kept being denied, creating incredible tension before Pragyan Ojha finally became his 800th victim with the last ball.

#mitchell-johnson#barmy-army#moustache

The Barmy Army vs Mitchell Johnson's Moustache

Australia vs England

2010-12-26

England's Barmy Army mercilessly mocked Mitchell Johnson's moustache and bowling with a song that became one of cricket's most famous terrace chants.

#peter-siddle#hat-trick#birthday

Peter Siddle's Banana-Fuelled Birthday Hat-Trick

Australia vs England

2010-11-25

Peter Siddle took an Ashes hat-trick on his birthday, but the story that captured everyone's imagination was that the vegan fast bowler celebrated with bananas instead of beer.

#shoaib-malik#sania-mirza#wedding

Shoaib Malik Bowled First Ball After Wedding to Sania Mirza

Pakistan vs Various

2010-04-15

Shoaib Malik's form dipped dramatically after his high-profile wedding to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, leading to endless jokes about married life affecting performance.

#spot fixing#lords#salman butt

Pakistan Spot-Fixing Scandal at Lord's

England vs Pakistan

26 August 2010

A News of the World sting exposed Pakistan captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir, and Mohammad Asif for deliberately bowling no-balls at pre-arranged moments during the Lord's Test, leading to criminal convictions and bans.

#sachin-tendulkar#200-not-out#first-odi-double-century

Sachin Tendulkar's 200 Not Out — The First ODI Double Century

India vs South Africa

2010-02-24

Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman in history to score a double century in ODI cricket, making 200 not out off 147 balls against South Africa — a record that many thought was statistically impossible.