Over the years there have been many players who have constantly run into some or other controversy. These controversies not only have a negative impact on the images and the reputation of these players but also in some cases affect their careers. Here are some of the most controversial cricketers:
David Warner
One of the best cricketers in all formats David Warner has been part of many controversies in his career. Martin Crowe, a former New Zealand Cricketer, went so far as to demand a red card and yellow card system for players like him after Warner frequently incurred their anger. Fans still vividly remember his epic bar altercation with Joe Root in England during the 2013 Champions Trophy, which led to his expulsion from the Australian Champions Trophy squad.
On the other hand, his professional standing plummeted on their trip to South Africa. The ICC penalized Warner 75% of his match money when he got into an altercation with Quinton De Kock during the first test’s tea break.
To make matters worse for him he was involved in the infamous ball-tampering which saw the trio of Vice-Captain Warner, Captain Steve Smith and Batsman Cameron Bancroft being given bans from Cricket Australia.
Marlon Samuels
Marlon Samuels is one of the better batters in West-Indian cricket post the famous Lara and Chanderpaul era. Samuels first found himself in controversies when the Indian Police accused him of providing crucial match and pitch information to the bookmakers. In 2008, the ICC placed Samuels on a two-year suspension after the Indian police made a transcript of his discussion with a bookie public.
None of his controversies, though, can match his on-field altercation with Shane Warne in the 2013 BBL. Warne attacked Samuels when he was batting after the batter attempted to prevent David Hussey from scoring another run by pulling his shirt. Samuels replied by throwing his bat in the air after Warne launched a ball at him out of rage. Samuels was later suspended for the entire competition.
Mohammad Asif
Mohammad Asif was one of the best bowlers and arguably the most dangerous bowler in 2006. The fast bowler was a master of line and lengths and had great control over the swing of the ball.
Asif was at the center of the infamous drug incident that rocked Pakistan Cricket in 2006, along with fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar. Asif was given a one-year suspension from all forms of organized cricket by the PCB after being accused of using performance-enhancing drugs to increase their bowling velocity. Asif was suspended for the following season in 2008 after testing positive for drugs during the first IPL.
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All of his scandals, meanwhile, pale in comparison to the historic match-fixing affair from 2010. Asif and his teammate Mohammad Amir were both found guilty of collecting money from bookmakers and rigging games by bowling massive no-balls during the game. The two, along with captain Salman Butt, were given suspensions by the ICC that ranged from five to ten years. The three were all detained by London police, and Asif received a one-year sentence.
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