The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/womens-big-bash-league-2017-18-day-2-round/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Bash League</a> has been an integral part of Australian cricket ever since its inception. The event has grown leaps and bounds and has attracted audiences from across the globe. The tournament has had several memorable moments and garnered substantial viewership over the years.

Nevertheless, the domestic T20 league has also been a witness to a few controversies, which has marred the reputation of the tournament to some extent. In our article, we take a look at five of the biggest disputation in the history of the esteemed domestic event.

5. Johan Botha’s fined for showing dissent

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Johan-Botha-Ben-Cutting.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-198544" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Johan-Botha-Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="Johan Botha &amp; Ben Cutting" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198544" class="wp-caption-text">Johan Botha was fined for showing dissent at the umpire&#8217;s decision. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

During the dying stages of a cliffhanger, players tend to get animated. They breach the laws and consequently suffer its repercussions. In last season’s semi-final clash between <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/yasir-shah-roped-brisbane-heat-side-bbl-201718/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brisbane Heat</a> and Sydney Sixers, the latter found themselves in all sorts of trouble. The Moises Henriques-led side required 19 runs off 12 balls and only had a couple of wickets remaining.

However, Johan Botha stomped out and smashed three boundaries in the penultimate over to bring the Sixers back into contention. However, with four runs needed from three balls, he tried to play a reverse-pull off Ben Cutting but feathered the ball to the keeper.

The umpire raised his finger, however, the replay showed that the ball brushed Botha’s biceps. The South African was taken aback by the decision and objected it. Later he walked off disappointed. Consequently, he was fined $2500 by the match referee.

4. Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers’ Duckworth/Lewis saga

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Ben-Hilfenhaus-of-the-Stars-GettyImages.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-50804" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ben-Hilfenhaus-of-the-Stars-GettyImages.jpg" alt width="640" height="427" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-50804" class="wp-caption-text">Melbourne Stars. (Photo by Will Russell &#8211; CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The group stage clash between the Melbourne Stars and the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/perth-scorchers-signs-david-willey-as-their-only-overseas-player-for-bbl-2017/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Perth Scorchers</a> in 2012 had controversy etched to it. After the Scorchers were rolled over for 69 runs by a bowling-masterclass from Lasith Malinga, the Stars raced away to 29 runs from two overs. However, rain interrupted play and the game resumed at 7:52 pm local time.

The confusion sparked after the revised target of six runs in five overs was set. In general circumstances, a minimum of five overs from both sides constitutes a game. However, the Stars already exceeded the target within five overs.

Nevertheless, as per the formalities, Hilton Cartwright came out and bowled a delivery to Rob Quiney after which the match was over. The victory margin also altered from 10 wickets to 24 runs D/L method. The mannerism of the victory, subsequently, irked Justin Langer and the Scorchers’ community.

3. Pietersen’s refusal to bat against Pollard

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Kevin-Pietersen-Keiron-Pollard.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-198545" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kevin-Pietersen-Keiron-Pollard.jpg" alt="Kevin Pietersen &amp; Keiron Pollard" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198545" class="wp-caption-text">Kieron Pollard shows his hand to the umpires after talking with Kevin Pietersen. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)</figcaption>

When it boils down to controversies, both <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/melbourne-renegades-sign-mohammad-nabi-kieron-pollard-bbl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kieron Pollard</a> and Kevin Pietersen have hogged the headlines in their respective careers. They were involved in a small banter during Melbourne Stars’ clash with the Adelaide Strikers in the erstwhile season of the Big Bash League.

During the Stars’ run chase, Kevin was batting on 19 runs when he noticed a tape on Pollard’s right hand. Afterwards, the English cricketer asked the bowler to remove it as it was distracting him. Pollard defended himself by saying that it was used to protect his bruised hand.

Even the on-field umpires had contrasting opinions on the matter. However, after much drama, play resumed and Pollard didn&#8217;t remove the tape. Meanwhile, Pietersen was mic’d up and his conservation with the players, umpires and the commentators were clearly audible.

2. Samuels-Warne slugfest

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Samuels-Warne-slugfest.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-198543" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Samuels-Warne-slugfest.jpg" alt="Samuels-Warne slugfest" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198543" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Warne has a heated exchange with Marlon Samuels. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The on-field brawl between Marlon Samuels and Shane Warne went down as one of the ugliest spats on the cricket field. During the Stars’ innings, Samuels grabbed David Hussey while the Victorian was attempting for a second run. Afterwards, the Australian leg-spinner went up to him and made him aware of his actions.

During the Renegades’ run chase, Warne was caught on the microphones, criticising Samuels for his unsportsmanlike behaviour. The tempers reached a boiling point when he came to strike in the following over.

Warne fielded a shot by Samuels and hurled the ball back at the West Indies all-rounder. The situation vexed Samuels and he flung his bat over Warne’s head in utter disgust. Quite rightly, the umpires intervened to calm down the two players and bring sanity to the contest.

1. Chris Gayle-Mel McLaughlin interview

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Chris-Gayle-Mel-McLaughlin.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-198546" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-Mel-McLaughlin.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle Mel McLaughlin" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198546" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle of the Melbourne Renegades gives a TV interview to Mel Mclaughlin. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bpl-2017-eliminator-review-chris-gayle-blows-khulna-titans-away/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a> is renowned for his brash and outlandish approach, both on and off the field. The attributes have landed him in quite a few controversies over the course of his illustrious cricketing career. A controversy sparked during the 2015/16 season of the Big Bash League.

During a game between the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades, he was interviewed by Network Ten reporter, Mel McLaughlin. During the interaction, Gayle asked the reporter to go out with him for a drink, which caught the journalist off-guard on live TV.

The Jamaican then remarked “don’t blush baby,&#8221; to which the reporter said that she isn’t blushing. He was subsequently fined A$ 10,000 for his notorious and sexist comments for the journalist. Nonetheless, the swashbuckling cricketer later apologised to her for her disrespectful behaviour.

The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/womens-big-bash-league-2017-18-day-2-round/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Bash League</a> has been an integral part of Australian cricket ever since its inception. The event has grown leaps and bounds and has attracted audiences from across the globe. The tournament has had several memorable moments and garnered substantial viewership over the years.
Nevertheless, the domestic T20 league has also been a witness to a few controversies, which has marred the reputation of the tournament to some extent. In our article, we take a look at five of the biggest disputation in the history of the esteemed domestic event.
<h3>5. Johan Botha’s fined for showing dissent</h3>
<figure id="attachment_198544" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198544" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Johan-Botha-Ben-Cutting.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-198544" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Johan-Botha-Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="Johan Botha &amp; Ben Cutting" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198544" class="wp-caption-text">Johan Botha was fined for showing dissent at the umpire’s decision. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
During the dying stages of a cliffhanger, players tend to get animated. They breach the laws and consequently suffer its repercussions. In last season’s semi-final clash between <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/yasir-shah-roped-brisbane-heat-side-bbl-201718/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brisbane Heat</a> and Sydney Sixers, the latter found themselves in all sorts of trouble. The Moises Henriques-led side required 19 runs off 12 balls and only had a couple of wickets remaining.
However, Johan Botha stomped out and smashed three boundaries in the penultimate over to bring the Sixers back into contention. However, with four runs needed from three balls, he tried to play a reverse-pull off Ben Cutting but feathered the ball to the keeper.
The umpire raised his finger, however, the replay showed that the ball brushed Botha’s biceps. The South African was taken aback by the decision and objected it. Later he walked off disappointed. Consequently, he was fined $2500 by the match referee.
<h3>4. Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers’ Duckworth/Lewis saga</h3>
<figure id="attachment_50804" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50804" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Ben-Hilfenhaus-of-the-Stars-GettyImages.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-50804" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ben-Hilfenhaus-of-the-Stars-GettyImages.jpg" alt width="640" height="427" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-50804" class="wp-caption-text">Melbourne Stars. (Photo by Will Russell – CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The group stage clash between the Melbourne Stars and the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/perth-scorchers-signs-david-willey-as-their-only-overseas-player-for-bbl-2017/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Perth Scorchers</a> in 2012 had controversy etched to it. After the Scorchers were rolled over for 69 runs by a bowling-masterclass from Lasith Malinga, the Stars raced away to 29 runs from two overs. However, rain interrupted play and the game resumed at 7:52 pm local time.
The confusion sparked after the revised target of six runs in five overs was set. In general circumstances, a minimum of five overs from both sides constitutes a game. However, the Stars already exceeded the target within five overs.
Nevertheless, as per the formalities, Hilton Cartwright came out and bowled a delivery to Rob Quiney after which the match was over. The victory margin also altered from 10 wickets to 24 runs D/L method. The mannerism of the victory,&nbsp;subsequently, irked Justin Langer and the Scorchers’ community.
<h3>3. Pietersen’s refusal to bat against Pollard</h3>
<figure id="attachment_198545" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198545" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Kevin-Pietersen-Keiron-Pollard.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-198545" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kevin-Pietersen-Keiron-Pollard.jpg" alt="Kevin Pietersen &amp; Keiron Pollard" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198545" class="wp-caption-text">Kieron Pollard shows his hand to the umpires after talking with Kevin Pietersen. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
When it boils down to controversies, both <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/melbourne-renegades-sign-mohammad-nabi-kieron-pollard-bbl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kieron Pollard</a> and Kevin Pietersen have hogged the headlines in their respective careers. They were involved in a small banter during Melbourne Stars’ clash with the Adelaide Strikers in the erstwhile season of the Big Bash League.
During the Stars’ run chase, Kevin was batting on 19 runs when he noticed a tape on Pollard’s right hand. Afterwards, the English cricketer asked the bowler to remove it as it was distracting him. Pollard defended himself by saying that it was used to protect his bruised hand.
Even the on-field umpires had contrasting opinions on the matter. However, after much drama, play resumed and Pollard didn’t remove the tape. Meanwhile, Pietersen was mic’d up and his conservation with the players, umpires and the commentators were clearly audible.
<h3>2. Samuels-Warne slugfest</h3>
<figure id="attachment_198543" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198543" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Samuels-Warne-slugfest.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-198543" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Samuels-Warne-slugfest.jpg" alt="Samuels-Warne slugfest" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198543" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Warne has a heated exchange with Marlon Samuels. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The on-field brawl between Marlon Samuels and Shane Warne went down as one of the ugliest spats on the cricket field. During the Stars’ innings, Samuels grabbed David Hussey while the Victorian was attempting for a second run. Afterwards, the Australian leg-spinner went up to him and made him aware of his actions.
During the Renegades’ run chase, Warne was caught on the microphones, criticising Samuels for his unsportsmanlike behaviour. The tempers reached a boiling point when he came to strike in the following over.
Warne fielded a shot by Samuels and hurled the ball back at the West Indies all-rounder. The situation vexed Samuels and he flung his bat over Warne’s head in utter disgust. Quite rightly, the umpires intervened to calm down the two players and bring sanity to the contest.
<h3>1. Chris Gayle-Mel McLaughlin interview</h3>
<figure id="attachment_198546" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198546" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Chris-Gayle-Mel-McLaughlin.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-198546" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-Mel-McLaughlin.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle Mel McLaughlin" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198546" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle of the Melbourne Renegades gives a TV interview to Mel Mclaughlin. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bpl-2017-eliminator-review-chris-gayle-blows-khulna-titans-away/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a> is renowned for his brash and outlandish approach, both on and off the field. The attributes have landed him in quite a few controversies over the course of his illustrious cricketing career. A controversy sparked during the 2015/16 season of the Big Bash League.
During a game between the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades, he was interviewed by Network Ten reporter, Mel McLaughlin. During the interaction, Gayle asked the reporter to go out with him for a drink, which caught the journalist off-guard on live TV.
The Jamaican then remarked “don’t blush baby,” to which the reporter said that she isn’t blushing. He was subsequently fined A$ 10,000 for his notorious and sexist comments for the journalist. Nonetheless, the swashbuckling cricketer later apologised to her for her disrespectful behaviour.

The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/womens-big-bash-league-2017-18-day-2-round/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Bash League</a> has been an integral part of Australian cricket ever since its inception. The event has grown leaps and bounds and has attracted audiences from across the globe. The tournament has had several memorable moments and garnered substantial viewership over the years.
Nevertheless, the domestic T20 league has also been a witness to a few controversies, which has marred the reputation of the tournament to some extent. In our article, we take a look at five of the biggest disputation in the history of the esteemed domestic event.
<h3>5. Johan Botha’s fined for showing dissent</h3>
<figure id="attachment_198544" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198544" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Johan-Botha-Ben-Cutting.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-198544" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Johan-Botha-Ben-Cutting.jpg" alt="Johan Botha &amp; Ben Cutting" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198544" class="wp-caption-text">Johan Botha was fined for showing dissent at the umpire&#8217;s decision. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
During the dying stages of a cliffhanger, players tend to get animated. They breach the laws and consequently suffer its repercussions. In last season’s semi-final clash between <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/yasir-shah-roped-brisbane-heat-side-bbl-201718/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brisbane Heat</a> and Sydney Sixers, the latter found themselves in all sorts of trouble. The Moises Henriques-led side required 19 runs off 12 balls and only had a couple of wickets remaining.
However, Johan Botha stomped out and smashed three boundaries in the penultimate over to bring the Sixers back into contention. However, with four runs needed from three balls, he tried to play a reverse-pull off Ben Cutting but feathered the ball to the keeper.
The umpire raised his finger, however, the replay showed that the ball brushed Botha’s biceps. The South African was taken aback by the decision and objected it. Later he walked off disappointed. Consequently, he was fined $2500 by the match referee.
<h3>4. Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers’ Duckworth/Lewis saga</h3>
<figure id="attachment_50804" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-50804" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/01/Ben-Hilfenhaus-of-the-Stars-GettyImages.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-50804" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ben-Hilfenhaus-of-the-Stars-GettyImages.jpg" alt width="640" height="427" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-50804" class="wp-caption-text">Melbourne Stars. (Photo by Will Russell &#8211; CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The group stage clash between the Melbourne Stars and the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/perth-scorchers-signs-david-willey-as-their-only-overseas-player-for-bbl-2017/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Perth Scorchers</a> in 2012 had controversy etched to it. After the Scorchers were rolled over for 69 runs by a bowling-masterclass from Lasith Malinga, the Stars raced away to 29 runs from two overs. However, rain interrupted play and the game resumed at 7:52 pm local time.
The confusion sparked after the revised target of six runs in five overs was set. In general circumstances, a minimum of five overs from both sides constitutes a game. However, the Stars already exceeded the target within five overs.
Nevertheless, as per the formalities, Hilton Cartwright came out and bowled a delivery to Rob Quiney after which the match was over. The victory margin also altered from 10 wickets to 24 runs D/L method. The mannerism of the victory, subsequently, irked Justin Langer and the Scorchers’ community.
<h3>3. Pietersen’s refusal to bat against Pollard</h3>
<figure id="attachment_198545" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198545" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Kevin-Pietersen-Keiron-Pollard.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-198545" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kevin-Pietersen-Keiron-Pollard.jpg" alt="Kevin Pietersen &amp; Keiron Pollard" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198545" class="wp-caption-text">Kieron Pollard shows his hand to the umpires after talking with Kevin Pietersen. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
When it boils down to controversies, both <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/melbourne-renegades-sign-mohammad-nabi-kieron-pollard-bbl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kieron Pollard</a> and Kevin Pietersen have hogged the headlines in their respective careers. They were involved in a small banter during Melbourne Stars’ clash with the Adelaide Strikers in the erstwhile season of the Big Bash League.
During the Stars’ run chase, Kevin was batting on 19 runs when he noticed a tape on Pollard’s right hand. Afterwards, the English cricketer asked the bowler to remove it as it was distracting him. Pollard defended himself by saying that it was used to protect his bruised hand.
Even the on-field umpires had contrasting opinions on the matter. However, after much drama, play resumed and Pollard didn&#8217;t remove the tape. Meanwhile, Pietersen was mic’d up and his conservation with the players, umpires and the commentators were clearly audible.
<h3>2. Samuels-Warne slugfest</h3>
<figure id="attachment_198543" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198543" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Samuels-Warne-slugfest.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-198543" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Samuels-Warne-slugfest.jpg" alt="Samuels-Warne slugfest" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198543" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Warne has a heated exchange with Marlon Samuels. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The on-field brawl between Marlon Samuels and Shane Warne went down as one of the ugliest spats on the cricket field. During the Stars’ innings, Samuels grabbed David Hussey while the Victorian was attempting for a second run. Afterwards, the Australian leg-spinner went up to him and made him aware of his actions.
During the Renegades’ run chase, Warne was caught on the microphones, criticising Samuels for his unsportsmanlike behaviour. The tempers reached a boiling point when he came to strike in the following over.
Warne fielded a shot by Samuels and hurled the ball back at the West Indies all-rounder. The situation vexed Samuels and he flung his bat over Warne’s head in utter disgust. Quite rightly, the umpires intervened to calm down the two players and bring sanity to the contest.
<h3>1. Chris Gayle-Mel McLaughlin interview</h3>
<figure id="attachment_198546" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-198546" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/12/Chris-Gayle-Mel-McLaughlin.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-198546" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-Mel-McLaughlin.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle Mel McLaughlin" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-198546" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle of the Melbourne Renegades gives a TV interview to Mel Mclaughlin. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bpl-2017-eliminator-review-chris-gayle-blows-khulna-titans-away/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a> is renowned for his brash and outlandish approach, both on and off the field. The attributes have landed him in quite a few controversies over the course of his illustrious cricketing career. A controversy sparked during the 2015/16 season of the Big Bash League.
During a game between the Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades, he was interviewed by Network Ten reporter, Mel McLaughlin. During the interaction, Gayle asked the reporter to go out with him for a drink, which caught the journalist off-guard on live TV.
The Jamaican then remarked “don’t blush baby,&#8221; to which the reporter said that she isn’t blushing. He was subsequently fined A$ 10,000 for his notorious and sexist comments for the journalist. Nonetheless, the swashbuckling cricketer later apologised to her for her disrespectful behaviour.

The Big Bash League has also been a witness to a few controversies, which has marred the reputation of the league to some extent.

5 Controversies that marred the Big Bash League

The Big Bash League has been an integral part of Australian cricket ever since its inception. The event has grown leaps and bounds and has attracted audien