Top 10 India Cricket’s Most Controversial Moments and Decisions:
Monkeygate Scandal (2008): In a test match between India and Australia in Sydney, Andrew Symonds accused Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh of racially abusing him. The incident led to a heated exchange between the two teams and resulted in Harbhajan being banned for three matches.
Chappell-Ganguly Controversy (2005): Former Australian player Greg Chappell was appointed as the coach of the Indian cricket team in 2005. He had a public fallout with the then-captain Sourav Ganguly, which led to a controversy that divided the Indian cricketing fraternity.
IPL Spot Fixing Scandal (2013): Three players from the Rajasthan Royals team were arrested on charges of spot-fixing during the Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2013. The scandal tarnished the reputation of the IPL and led to the banning of the players involved.
Eden Gardens Riot (1996): During a World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, the Indian team was struggling in their chase, and the crowd erupted in anger, throwing objects onto the field and setting fires in the stands. The match was called off, and India was disqualified from the tournament.
Sachin Tendulkar Run-Out Controversy (1999): In a match against Pakistan in the 1999 World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar was given out controversially by the third umpire. Replays showed that Tendulkar was not out, but the decision was not reversed, leading to a backlash from Indian fans and commentators.
Harbhajan Singh-Andrew Symonds Slapping Incident (2008): During a match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab in the IPL, Harbhajan Singh was caught on camera slapping Shanthakumaran Sreesanth after an altercation. Harbhajan was banned for the rest of the IPL season.
Greg Chappell’s Email Controversy (2006): In an email to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), then-Indian coach Greg Chappell criticized the Indian team and suggested that Rahul Dravid should replace Sourav Ganguly as captain. The email was leaked to the media, leading to a public outcry and the eventual resignation of Chappell.
Virender Sehwag’s Batting Position Controversy (2007): During the World Cup in 2007, then-captain Rahul Dravid decided to bat Virender Sehwag at number 7 in a match against Sri Lanka. The decision backfired, and India lost the match. The move was criticized by fans and former players, leading to a controversy.
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Zaheer Khan’s No-Ball Controversy (2011): In a crucial match against Sri Lanka in the World Cup final, umpire Simon Taufel controversially called a no-ball against Zaheer Khan, which led to a free hit and an additional run. The decision was widely criticized by Indian fans and commentators.
Rahul Dravid’s ODI Retirement Controversy (2007): In 2007, Rahul Dravid announced his retirement from ODI cricket after a series loss to Bangladesh. The decision was criticized by fans and commentators, who felt that Dravid still had a lot to offer to the Indian team. Dravid later returned to the ODI team, but the controversy continued to linger.
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