TOP CONTROVERSIES IN INDIAN CRICKET

There have been several controversies in the history of Indian cricket. Some of the top controversies are:

1. Monkeygate Scandal (2008): This controversy arose during the India-Australia test series in 2008. Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh was accused of racially abusing Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds by calling him a “monkey”. The controversy led to a lot of tension between the two teams and resulted in Harbhajan being banned for three matches.
2. Match-fixing Scandal (2000): In 2000, it was revealed that some Indian cricketers were involved in match-fixing. The scandal implicated several high-profile players, including former captain Mohammad Azharuddin. The players were banned for varying periods of time, and the scandal rocked the Indian cricket establishment.
3. Sourav Ganguly’s Conflict with Greg Chappell (2005): In 2005, Sourav Ganguly was dropped from the Indian team after a public spat with coach Greg Chappell. Ganguly alleged that Chappell had tried to undermine his captaincy, and the controversy led to a lot of acrimony between the two men.
4. BCCI-IPL Scandal (2013): In 2013, the Indian Premier League (IPL) was rocked by a scandal involving allegations of betting and match-fixing. Several high-profile players and team owners were implicated in the scandal, which led to the suspension of two IPL franchises and the arrest of several people.
5. MS Dhoni’s Conflict with VVS Laxman (2011): In 2011, it was reported that Indian captain MS Dhoni and senior player VVS Laxman had a disagreement over team selection. The controversy led to a lot of tension within the team, and Laxman eventually retired from international cricket later that year.