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Controversies in 2022

8 incidents documented

🏏Moderate

Deepti Sharma Runs Out Charlie Dean at Non-Striker's End

India Women vs England Women

24 September 2022

Deepti Sharma ran out Charlie Dean at the non-striker's end to seal an ODI series sweep. The dismissal reignited the Mankad debate globally.

#deepti sharma#charlie dean#mankad
🏏Moderate

Deepti Sharma's Mankad of Charlotte Dean

England Women vs India Women

24 September 2022

Deepti Sharma ran out Charlotte Dean at the non-striker's end for backing up too far, sparking a fierce global debate about the spirit of cricket versus the laws of the game.

#deepti sharma#charlotte dean#mankad
🔥Moderate

India Women's Pay Disparity — Equal Pay Demand

India Women

27 October 2022

The BCCI announced equal match fees for men and women cricketers in 2022, but the disparity in central contracts and overall compensation remained massive, sparking debate.

#equal pay#bcci#pay disparity
🔥Serious

Pakistan Women's Cricket — Systemic Barriers and Restrictions

Pakistan Women

1 March 2022

Pakistan women's cricketers have faced systemic barriers including inadequate facilities, cultural restrictions, and poor support structures, with incidents highlighting the challenges periodically making headlines.

#pakistan women#pcb#barriers
🏏Mild

Women's Ashes Scheduling Row — Multi-Format Points System

Australia Women vs England Women

20 January 2022

The multi-format Women's Ashes points system was criticised for effectively allowing Australia to retain the Ashes before the Test match, making the flagship Test feel meaningless.

#ashes#scheduling#multi-format
🔥Mild

Jhulan Goswami's Farewell — Limited Recognition Debate

India Women vs England Women

24 September 2022

Jhulan Goswami's farewell match at Lord's was overshadowed by the Mankad controversy, and many felt India's greatest fast bowler deserved a more befitting send-off.

#jhulan goswami#farewell#retirement
🥊Serious

England U19 Team Racism Allegations

England U19

10 June 2022

Allegations of racism within the England youth cricket system emerged as part of the broader investigation into discrimination in English cricket triggered by Azeem Rafiq's testimony.

#racism#england u19#ecb
😂Mild

India U19 Celebration Controversy — Yash Dhull's Team

India U19 vs England U19

5 February 2022

India U19's exuberant celebrations after winning the 2022 U19 World Cup went viral, with some senior commentators criticising the youngsters for being 'over the top' while fans found it endearing.

#india u19#celebration#yash dhull