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Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke

Australia·Batsman

Australia's captain who was involved in several on-field controversies, including the 'get ready for a broken arm' sledge to Jimmy Anderson.

6 incidents documented

Controversies & Incidents

🏏Serious

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
🥊Moderate

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.

#steyn#aggression#fast bowling
😂Moderate

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.

#stuart-broad#not-walking#ashes
🥊Serious

Michael Clarke vs Simon Katich — Dressing Room Altercation

Australia (internal incident)

7 January 2009

Simon Katich grabbed Michael Clarke by the throat in the Australian dressing room after Clarke wanted to leave before the team victory song.

#clarke#katich#dressing room
🏏Explosive

Sydney Test 2008 — Monkeygate & Umpiring Disaster

Australia vs India

2-6 January 2008

One of the most controversial Tests ever — terrible umpiring decisions, racial abuse allegations, and India threatening to abandon the tour.

#monkeygate#symonds#harbhajan
😂Mild

Billy Bowden's Crooked Finger of Doom

Various

2003-02-01

New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden became famous for his flamboyant, theatrical umpiring style including his signature 'crooked finger of doom' dismissal.

#billy-bowden#umpiring#crooked-finger