It can lead to surprising and entertaining actions when cricketers enter the celebration from off the pitch. These cricketing players have a reputation for getting wild and creating amazing moments that keep fans talking about them for days, whether they are celebrating triumphs or unwinding after a challenging match.
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David Warner punching Joe Root
Since making his debut in 2009, David Warner has been one of Australia’s best players. He took part in 86 Test matches and amassed 7311 runs at an average of 48.1 until this point. Warner’s limited-overs performance has been nothing short of extraordinary. His ODI run total is 5455, and his T20I run total is 2265.
But a particular incident made him ineligible for the 2013 Champions Trophy. When the Australian team visited England for the Ashes, Warner, who was intoxicated, punched Joe Root, the current English captain and top batter.
This sad accident brought a lot of attention to Australia, which was having trouble with English conditions. For the Australians, this only made matters worse.
Warner recalled that he believed Root was mocking Hashim Amla at the time of the incident. He then struck with his fist. Due to this incident, Warner received disciplinary action, and he was suspended. Later, he expressed regret for his behaviour. And we are currently watching a more experienced Warner score more runs for the Australian squad.
James Faulkner: Car Crash
In the middle of 2010, James Faulkner was in fantastic shape. For Clarke’s team, he was the game-winner. He won Player of the Match honours because of his outstanding performance in the 2015 World Cup final. The best all-around player in Australia, that is.
He was forced to make room in the squad for other cricketers, however, as a result of the development of other players and a significant decline in his form. In total, Faulkner has participated in 69 ODIs. He has 96 wickets taken, along with 1033 runs scored. Faulkner has excelled in both IPL and cricket. With a strike rate of 135.82 while batting and a respectable economy rate of 8.69 when bowling, he has a strong performance overall.
However, there was one incident where the Australian all-rounder was convicted. In Manchester in August 2013, while playing for Lancashire, Faulkner had a drunken automobile accident. The alcohol level was also well above the legal limit. Cricket Australia fined him and suspended him for four games as a result.
Gibbs Scoring 175
One of the best fielders and entertainers in the early 2000s was Herschelle Gibbs. He had great batsmanship and the ability to alter the course of a match. Gibbs became the first batsman in international cricket to hit six sixes during the 2007 ICC World Cup. He possesses one of South Africa’s top top-order batsmen.
Gibbs amassed a respectable average of 41.67 while scoring 6167 runs in 90 Test matches. For his ODI career, Gibbs amassed 8094 runs at an average of 35.81. But there is one Gibbs inning that is recognized as the finest ODI inning ever. Gibbs scored 175 runs against Australia.
The most incredible thing about these innings was that Gibbs had acknowledged being drunk at the time of his knock.
Gibbs helped South Africa at the Wanderers by helping them catch 438 runs. A lot of people believe that this match is among the greatest ODI games ever played. To add to that, Gibbs was also imprisoned for drunk driving in 2015, which is another incident that occurred. Due to his high-speed driving while intoxicated, he was apprehended and jailed.
Fredalo Incident: Andrew Flintoff
One of the best all-rounders in English cricket history is Andrew Flintoff. He has assisted England in avoiding a number of losses. 79 Test matches were played by Flintoff during his career. Flintoff amassed 226 wickets and scored 3845 runs over the time. He amassed 3394 runs in ODIs with a respectable middle-order average of 32.02 runs. Additionally, he has a stellar ODI economy rate of 4.4.
One of the most lopsided World Cups ever was the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup. Australians were unbeatable and had no one to properly challenge them. Even though Australia was following the event, there was a well-known incident where Flintoff paid dearly for his behaviour after drinking. Flintoff and his teammates went to a nightclub after England’s opening-round match loss to New Zealand.
Later, after falling from a pedal, he needed to be lowered. Flintoff was forced to deal with the effects of this revelation that spread like wildfire. In addition to being suspended from the game against Canada, he lost his vice-captaincy. Being a well-known cricketer, this occurrence served as a sort of black eye for the sport.
A Dangerous Accident of Jesse Ryder
Jesse Ryder was a brilliant batsman who was unable to make a meaningful contribution to New Zealand cricket. He could bowl part-time medium pace and play aggressive cricket. However, his actions off the pitch, including the fighting, made life tough for him, which led to the end of his cricketing career. Well, it was a bad way to leave the cricketing scene.
Jesse had participated in 18 Test matches throughout his career. He also managed to record a double century during his career. He participated in 48 ODI matches and contributed 1362 runs to New Zealand. But drunk, he had a dreadful time.
Jesse gained popularity in 2008 after he broke his hand while attempting to break a window to use a loo in a bar. If that weren’t enough, he got into a fight outside the Aikman pub in Christchurch five years later that nearly killed him. Because he spent 56 hours in a coma, this incident also made news. Fortunately, Jesse prevailed and later remained steady.
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