From Haris Rauf to Inzamam-ul-Haq: Top 10 Cricketers to Fight with Fans - In Pics
Cricket, often revered as a gentleman's game, has its moments of intense passion and confrontation. Recently, Pakistan's Haris Rauf made headlines for an altercation with fans in the USA, following Pakistan's early exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup. This incident is just the latest in a long history of clashes between cricketers and fans. Here’s a look at the top 10 instances where the line between player and spectator has been dramatically crossed.
Jun 19, 2024, 03:44 AM IST
From Nehra Abusing Dhoni To Jaiswal Cursing Roach, Top 10 Incidents Where Cricketers Were Caught Swearing On the Field - In Pics
Cricket, often referred to as a gentleman's game, has not been immune to controversies throughout the years. Numerous players have faced serious consequences for their unethical actions such as ball-tampering, spot-fixing, and on-field misbehaviour, if found guilty. Originally a recreational activity, cricket has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry, intensifying the competition among players. The pressure to succeed sometimes leads players to lose their composure on the field when things don't go according to plan. Sledging, the act of verbal taunting between players from opposing teams, is a common sight in cricket. While it has been used as a tool to get under the skin of opponents for ages, it can sometimes have unintended consequences. Instances have occurred where players from the same team have engaged in heated exchanges, ranging from verbal altercations and the use of expletives to pointing fingers and even physical confrontations.
Jul 14, 2023, 17:22 PM IST
Watch: Ambati Rayadu manhandles senior citizen in Hyderabad
India cricketer Ambati Rayadu has allegedly manhandled and slapped a senior citizen who reportedly objected to his rash driving. The video of the incident has went viral on Thursday, on a day when the national team is taking on Sri Lanka in the fourth ODI match at Colombo.
Aug 31, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
Celebration turns ugly: Big fight in Australia as batsman floors bowler — WATCH
Footage from the incident last weekend shows a paceman for Yackandandah in Victoria state running towards the Eskdale batsman after bowling him out.
Mar 15, 2017, 12:23 PM IST
WATCH: Ugly fight between Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina during ODI match vs West Indies
Jadeja was upset with the way Raina had dropped an easy catch near midwicket off his bowling and he later went on to share a few words with him.
May 04, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
WATCH: Bermuda cricketer handed life ban after ugly fight on cricket pitch
Bermuda cricketer Jason Anderson has been handed a life ban for his role in an ugly brawl during a match in the tiny island nation 10 days ago.
Sep 22, 2015, 13:04 PM IST
