<strong>Top 5 Worst Altercations in Cricket History:</strong> Cricket is a very competitive game and every player takes the field to lead their country or club to the path of glory and triumphs. The very fact gives a startling rise to a cut throat competition in which sometimes even the players are willing to make the lives of their opponents difficult on the cricket field.

Sometimes, the sledging and banters take a havoc turn when the circumstances of the match crawls into high pressure situations. Then, the players even do not shy away from dismantling the opponents in every shape and form possible to rise to glory.<br>Although, Cricket is a gentlemen’s game but there are some incidents which have tempted striking questions on the name and fame of the very game itself.

<strong>The Top 5 Worst Altercations in Cricket History.</strong>

<strong>1. Javed Miandad (Pakistan) vs. Denis Lilee (Australia):</strong>

Widen Cricketers&#8217; Almanac termed the incident as &#8220;One of the most undignified incidents in Test history”. Now, let&#8217;s rewind you back to the Australia v Pakistan encounter from 1981. Miandad was taking a single when Lilee turned back to get into the batsmen’s way. But, instead Lille claimed that it was Miandad who struck him on his back with the bat. Lilee in a bullish way kicked Miandad’s flush on his thigh in that too in front view of the umpire at the non-striker&#8217;s end.

Miandad was infuriated and in the heat of the moment lifted his bat to strike Lilee. The Umpires had to force them out of it and calm the scene, which could have well worsened. The incident became hot news in the media with almost everyone demanding a severely strict action on the man in crime: Denis Lilee. Ultimately, after much pressure encompassing from all the corners, Cricket Australia (CA) banned Lilee for two matches as the touring party even threatened to leave the tour.

<strong>2. Shane Warne (Australia) and Marlon Samuels (West Indies):</strong>

<em><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRhku0b4yAY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(Source)</a></strong></em>

The incident took place in the 2012-13 season of Big Bash League (BBL). There was a heated rant between Warne and Samuels. In a verbal war of words, Warne criticized Samuels for his unsporting behavior at the end of the leg-spinner&#8217;s second over in a invective way by grabbing the West Indian by the shirt in illustration and poking his finger in his face. If a man who is a legend of the game and is followed by millions, then it’s a very disappointing advertisement of the sport, indeed.<br>But, hold on for a second that was certainly not the end. Tempers flared up even more, when in the following over of McKay, Warne fielded a drive by Samuels and flicked the ball at Samuels from close when he was stationed at his crease. Samuels got provoked at such a mind-wobbling behavior and he was seen throwing his bat over Warne&#8217;s head. The umpires and players bogged down the situation otherwise it could have left even a more darkening spot on the face of the game. Warne was fittingly banned for a match.

<strong>3. Glenn McGrath (Australia) and Ramnaresh Sarwan (West Indies):</strong>

The incident which took place in 2003 is one of the ugliest fights one could ever see. It was the same match in which West Indies had created history by chasing down the highest score in the history of test cricket. Prior to the series, McGrath was having a torrid time on personal front as his wife, Jane McGrath was diagnosed with breast cancer. Mcgrath who is one of the classic Australian sledger&#8217;s questioned Sarwan &#8220;What does Brian Lara&#8217;s d**k taste like? Without taking much time, Sarwan replied: &#8220;Why don&#8217;t you ask your wife?”.

With his fingers pointing at Sarwan, Mcgrath was disgusted and exploded &#8220;If you ever mention my wife again, I&#8217;ll f*****g rip your f*****g throat out&#8221;. Millions of people witnessed the disgraceful blot on the name of the game.<br>It is notable that Sarwan was unaware about McGrath’s wife illness. As the match finished, both the guys reconciled over rum and coke in a chilled conversation. McGrath always regretted the incident in his life.

<strong>4. Mitchell Starc (Australia) vs. Kieron Pollard (West Indies):</strong>

The incident took place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2014 in a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Starc bowled a ferocious bouncer at Pollard, who was beaten as he attempted a hook. After which, Starc sledged the batsman but Pollard with all his wits waved him off. But, as Starc ran in to bowl the next ball, Pollard pulled out of the delivery by backing away outside leg stump just when the bowler was approaching his delivery stride. Strac lost his cool and his ill temperedness led the incident into a loathsome fray.

Instead of aborting the delivery, Starc followed the batsman and delivered the ball in anger close to Pollard&#8217;s legs. The disgusted Pollard responded by swinging his bat hard which appeared to be a throw at the bowler but luckily somehow it slipped from his hands and fell on the leg side. Both, players exchanged a fierce battle of words afterwards as well.

<strong>5. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) &#8211; Gautam Gambhir (India):</strong>

It was in the 3rd ODI played at Kanpur between the two sides in 2007 when the rather unwanted incident took place. Gambhir had hit Afridi straight down the ground for four after which the duo was seen exchanging abusive words. But, the things turned horrid when Gambhir ran for a single and both of them collided with each other deliberately. While, Afridi was purposely standing in the middle of the pitch, Gambir also consciously ran on the same path. Following which they started hurling abuses at each other and got into a war of words with and it was the desperate umpires who came to the rescue.

<p><strong>Top 5 Worst Altercations in Cricket History:</strong> Cricket is a very competitive game and every player takes the field to lead their country or club to the path of glory and triumphs. The very fact gives a startling rise to a cut throat competition in which sometimes even the players are willing to make the lives of their opponents difficult&nbsp;on the cricket field.</p>
<p>Sometimes, the sledging and banters take a havoc turn when the circumstances of the match crawls into high pressure situations. Then, the players even do not shy away from dismantling the opponents in every shape and form possible to rise to glory.<br>
Although, Cricket is a gentlemen’s game but there are some incidents which have tempted striking questions on the name and fame of the very game itself.</p>
<h3><strong>The Top 5 Worst Altercations in Cricket History.</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>1. Javed Miandad (Pakistan) vs. Denis Lilee (Australia):</strong></h4>
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<p>Widen Cricketers’ Almanac termed the incident as “One of the most undignified incidents in Test history”. Now, let’s&nbsp;rewind you back to the&nbsp;Australia v Pakistan encounter from&nbsp;1981. Miandad was taking a single when Lilee turned back to get into the batsmen’s way. But, instead Lille claimed that it was Miandad who struck him on his back with the bat. Lilee in a bullish way kicked Miandad’s flush on his thigh in that too in front view of the umpire at the non-striker’s end.</p>
<p>Miandad was infuriated and in the heat of the moment lifted his bat to strike Lilee.&nbsp;The Umpires had to force them out of it and calm the scene, which could have well worsened. The incident became hot news in the media with almost everyone demanding a severely strict action on the man in crime: Denis Lilee. Ultimately, after much pressure encompassing from all the corners, Cricket Australia (CA) banned Lilee for two matches as the touring party even threatened to leave the tour.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Shane Warne (Australia) and Marlon Samuels (West Indies):</strong></h4>
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<p><em><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRhku0b4yAY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(Source)</a></strong></em></p>
<p>The incident took place in the 2012-13 season of Big Bash League (BBL). There was a heated rant between Warne and Samuels. In a verbal war of words, Warne criticized Samuels for his unsporting behavior at the end of the leg-spinner’s second over in a invective way by grabbing the West Indian by the shirt in illustration and poking his finger in his face. If a man who is a legend of the game and is followed by millions, then it’s a very disappointing advertisement of the sport, indeed.<br>
But, hold on for a second that was certainly not the end. Tempers flared up even more, when in the following over of McKay, Warne fielded a drive by Samuels and flicked the ball at Samuels from close when he was stationed at his crease. Samuels got provoked at such a mind-wobbling behavior and he was seen throwing his bat over Warne’s head. The umpires and players bogged down the situation otherwise it could have left even a more darkening spot on the face of the game. Warne was fittingly banned for a match.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Glenn McGrath (Australia) and Ramnaresh Sarwan (West Indies):</strong></h4>
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<p>The incident which took place in 2003 is one of the ugliest fights one could ever see. It was the same match in which West Indies had created history by chasing down the highest score in the history of test cricket. Prior to the series, McGrath was having a torrid time on personal front as his wife, Jane McGrath was diagnosed with breast cancer.&nbsp;Mcgrath who is one of the classic Australian sledger’s questioned Sarwan “What does Brian Lara’s d**k taste like? Without taking much time, Sarwan replied: “Why don’t you ask your wife?”.</p>
<p>With his fingers pointing at Sarwan, Mcgrath was disgusted and exploded “If you ever mention my wife again, I’ll f*****g rip your f*****g throat out”. Millions of people witnessed the disgraceful blot on the name of the game.<br>
It is notable that Sarwan was unaware about McGrath’s wife illness. As the match finished, both the guys reconciled over rum and coke in a chilled conversation. McGrath always regretted the incident in his life.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Mitchell Starc (Australia) vs. Kieron Pollard (West Indies):</strong></h4>
<p class="video-wrap"><amp-youtube data-videoid="aPTA-rIAZic" layout="responsive" height="281" width="500" data-param-feature="oembed"></amp-youtube></p>
<p>The incident took place in the Indian Premier&nbsp;League (IPL) 2014 in a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Starc bowled a ferocious bouncer at Pollard, who was beaten as he attempted a hook. After which, Starc sledged the batsman but Pollard with all his wits waved him off. But, as Starc ran in to bowl the next ball, Pollard pulled out of the delivery by backing away outside leg stump just when the bowler was approaching his delivery stride. Strac lost his cool and his ill temperedness led the incident into a loathsome fray.</p>
<p>Instead of aborting the delivery, Starc followed the batsman and delivered the ball in anger close to Pollard’s legs. The disgusted Pollard responded by swinging his bat hard which appeared to be a throw at the bowler but luckily somehow it slipped from his hands and fell on the leg side. Both, players exchanged a fierce battle of words afterwards as well.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan)&nbsp;– Gautam Gambhir (India):</strong></h4>
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<p>It was in the 3rd ODI played at Kanpur between the two sides in 2007 when the rather unwanted incident took place. Gambhir had hit Afridi straight down the ground for four after which the duo was seen exchanging abusive words. But, the things turned horrid when Gambhir ran for a single and both of them collided with each other deliberately. While, Afridi was purposely standing in the middle of the pitch, Gambir also consciously ran on the same path. Following which they&nbsp;started hurling abuses at each other and got into a war of words with and it was the desperate umpires who came to the rescue.</p>

<p><strong>Top 5 Worst Altercations in Cricket History:</strong> Cricket is a very competitive game and every player takes the field to lead their country or club to the path of glory and triumphs. The very fact gives a startling rise to a cut throat competition in which sometimes even the players are willing to make the lives of their opponents difficult on the cricket field.</p>
<p>Sometimes, the sledging and banters take a havoc turn when the circumstances of the match crawls into high pressure situations. Then, the players even do not shy away from dismantling the opponents in every shape and form possible to rise to glory.<br>
Although, Cricket is a gentlemen’s game but there are some incidents which have tempted striking questions on the name and fame of the very game itself.</p>
<h3><strong>The Top 5 Worst Altercations in Cricket History.</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>1. Javed Miandad (Pakistan) vs. Denis Lilee (Australia):</strong></h4>
<p class="video-wrap"><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NbpA1Ie6xGA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Widen Cricketers&#8217; Almanac termed the incident as &#8220;One of the most undignified incidents in Test history”. Now, let&#8217;s rewind you back to the Australia v Pakistan encounter from 1981. Miandad was taking a single when Lilee turned back to get into the batsmen’s way. But, instead Lille claimed that it was Miandad who struck him on his back with the bat. Lilee in a bullish way kicked Miandad’s flush on his thigh in that too in front view of the umpire at the non-striker&#8217;s end.</p>
<p>Miandad was infuriated and in the heat of the moment lifted his bat to strike Lilee. The Umpires had to force them out of it and calm the scene, which could have well worsened. The incident became hot news in the media with almost everyone demanding a severely strict action on the man in crime: Denis Lilee. Ultimately, after much pressure encompassing from all the corners, Cricket Australia (CA) banned Lilee for two matches as the touring party even threatened to leave the tour.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Shane Warne (Australia) and Marlon Samuels (West Indies):</strong></h4>
<p class="video-wrap"><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WRhku0b4yAY?start=19&#038;feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><em><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRhku0b4yAY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(Source)</a></strong></em></p>
<p>The incident took place in the 2012-13 season of Big Bash League (BBL). There was a heated rant between Warne and Samuels. In a verbal war of words, Warne criticized Samuels for his unsporting behavior at the end of the leg-spinner&#8217;s second over in a invective way by grabbing the West Indian by the shirt in illustration and poking his finger in his face. If a man who is a legend of the game and is followed by millions, then it’s a very disappointing advertisement of the sport, indeed.<br>
But, hold on for a second that was certainly not the end. Tempers flared up even more, when in the following over of McKay, Warne fielded a drive by Samuels and flicked the ball at Samuels from close when he was stationed at his crease. Samuels got provoked at such a mind-wobbling behavior and he was seen throwing his bat over Warne&#8217;s head. The umpires and players bogged down the situation otherwise it could have left even a more darkening spot on the face of the game. Warne was fittingly banned for a match.</p>
<h4><strong>3. Glenn McGrath (Australia) and Ramnaresh Sarwan (West Indies):</strong></h4>
<p><iframe loading="lazy" frameborder="0" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/x2jpkuk" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay"></iframe></p>
<p>The incident which took place in 2003 is one of the ugliest fights one could ever see. It was the same match in which West Indies had created history by chasing down the highest score in the history of test cricket. Prior to the series, McGrath was having a torrid time on personal front as his wife, Jane McGrath was diagnosed with breast cancer. Mcgrath who is one of the classic Australian sledger&#8217;s questioned Sarwan &#8220;What does Brian Lara&#8217;s d**k taste like? Without taking much time, Sarwan replied: &#8220;Why don&#8217;t you ask your wife?”.</p>
<p>With his fingers pointing at Sarwan, Mcgrath was disgusted and exploded &#8220;If you ever mention my wife again, I&#8217;ll f*****g rip your f*****g throat out&#8221;. Millions of people witnessed the disgraceful blot on the name of the game.<br>
It is notable that Sarwan was unaware about McGrath’s wife illness. As the match finished, both the guys reconciled over rum and coke in a chilled conversation. McGrath always regretted the incident in his life.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Mitchell Starc (Australia) vs. Kieron Pollard (West Indies):</strong></h4>
<p class="video-wrap"><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aPTA-rIAZic?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>The incident took place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2014 in a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Starc bowled a ferocious bouncer at Pollard, who was beaten as he attempted a hook. After which, Starc sledged the batsman but Pollard with all his wits waved him off. But, as Starc ran in to bowl the next ball, Pollard pulled out of the delivery by backing away outside leg stump just when the bowler was approaching his delivery stride. Strac lost his cool and his ill temperedness led the incident into a loathsome fray.</p>
<p>Instead of aborting the delivery, Starc followed the batsman and delivered the ball in anger close to Pollard&#8217;s legs. The disgusted Pollard responded by swinging his bat hard which appeared to be a throw at the bowler but luckily somehow it slipped from his hands and fell on the leg side. Both, players exchanged a fierce battle of words afterwards as well.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) &#8211; Gautam Gambhir (India):</strong></h4>
<p class="video-wrap"><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="375" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ETrsWRPoZ0Y?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>It was in the 3rd ODI played at Kanpur between the two sides in 2007 when the rather unwanted incident took place. Gambhir had hit Afridi straight down the ground for four after which the duo was seen exchanging abusive words. But, the things turned horrid when Gambhir ran for a single and both of them collided with each other deliberately. While, Afridi was purposely standing in the middle of the pitch, Gambir also consciously ran on the same path. Following which they started hurling abuses at each other and got into a war of words with and it was the desperate umpires who came to the rescue.</p>

Top 5 Worst Altercations in Cricket History

Top 5 Worst Altercations in Cricket History: Cricket is a very competitive game and every player takes the field to lead their country or club to the path o