Ranking top 10 'thug life' moments in cricket history

1. Yuvraj Singh six sixes against Stuart Broad

Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh scripted history during India’s clash against England in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007. He became the first batter to smash six sixes in an over of a T20I match. Although fast bowler Stuart Broad was the victim of Yuvraj’s carnage, the fire was ignited by England skipper Andrew Flintoff.

Moments prior to the 18th over of Indian innings, Flintoff and Yuvraj engaged in a verbal altercation.  The latter was evidently annoyed by Flintoff’s remarks and what followed next was history. He smashed a young Stuart Broad for six maximums.

In the process, Yuvraj also brought up a 12-ball half-century, the fastest for anyone to date in international cricket. As a result, the Men in Blue advanced to 218/4, winning the contest by 18 runs.