England vs Pakistan
5-9 August 2020
Play was stopped for bad light despite the availability of floodlights, frustrating fans and players as Pakistan pushed for a result.
South Africa vs England
January 2020
Confusion arose about whether a ball was dead after a no-ball was bowled and the batsman was hit, leading to debate about free hit procedures.
Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab
20 September 2020
The on-field umpire incorrectly called a short run against Kings XI Punjab that replays showed was completed, potentially costing Punjab the match in the Super Over.
Pakistan
27 April 2020
Pakistani batsman Umar Akmal was banned for three years (later reduced to 18 months) by the PCB for failing to report match-fixing approaches on multiple occasions.
Various
13 July 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic forced cricket into bio-secure bubbles, leading to cancelled tours, mental health crises, and the controversial cancellation of England's tour of India's final Test at Old Trafford.
ICC / Various Nations
1 January 2020
The ICC's proposal to reduce Test matches from five days to four sparked fierce opposition from players and purists who argued it would fundamentally alter cricket's oldest format.
Various / ICC
1 December 2020
The ICC's decision to allow home umpires instead of neutral umpires during COVID-19, initially as a temporary measure, reignited debates about umpiring bias in international cricket.
Australia Women vs India Women
8 March 2020
Shafali Verma's stumping off Alyssa Healy's gloves in the T20 World Cup Final was controversial, with questions about whether the ball had been gathered cleanly before the bails were removed.
India U19 vs Bangladesh U19
9 February 2020
The 2020 U19 World Cup Final between India and Bangladesh descended into ugly scenes after the match, with players from both sides involved in a physical altercation on the field.
Afghanistan U19
20 January 2020
Afghanistan U19 players reported being approached by suspected fixers during the 2020 U19 World Cup in South Africa, highlighting the vulnerability of youth cricketers to corruption.