The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has delivered some unforgettable moments, and not all have been defined with the bat and ball. Over these years, the tournament has also seen several controversies unfold, which have sparked debate and left fans and cricket enthusiasts divided. From multiple umpiring decisions and on-field altercations to off-field moments, these incidents have even overshadowed the tournament. In this article, we have revisited the five biggest controversial moments in T20 World Cup history.
5 Biggest controversies in T20 World Cup history
Yuvraj Singh vs Andrew Flintoff (T20 World Cup 2007)
The 20 World Cup 2007 was a special one for Team India as they etched history, becoming the first-ever winners of the T20 World Cup. Moreover, the match between India and England heated up with star player and Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh getting into an argument with Andrew Flintoff. The incident took place in the 18th over when Singh struck the England all-rounder for two boundaries, and as a result, Flintoff said a few words. In reply, Stuart Broad had to face the wrath as he was smashed for six sixes in the following over.
Bad boy Andrew Symonds sent home (T20 World Cup 2009)
Late Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds, who was known for his beastly structure and excellent power-hitting, was surrounded by controversy in the 2009 edition of the T20 World Cup. On the eve of the 2009 T20 World Cup, Symonds was sent home following an indisciplined behaviour. He was said to have broken several team rules, particularly relating to alcohol and others. Cameron White replaced Symonds in the side after James Sutherland revealed, stating, “He broke a number of team-related issues, which, taken in isolation, were not serious, but in the scheme of history, they are enough for it to be the final straw.”
Quinton de Kock refuses to take the knee (T20 World Cup 2021)
South Africa’s wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock is often regarded as one of the best, delivering some spectacular performances over the years. But in the 2021 T20 World Cup, the veteran player was in the limelight for a different reason. With the players opting to take a knee across all international matches for ‘Black Lives Matter’, Quinton de Kock made himself unavailable for the Proteas Men’s match against West Indies due to “personal reasons”. While the decision fetched him a lot of criticism, the southpaw later issued an apology for the same and took the knee in the next match for the Proteas.
Image Credit: AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili via AlamyShakib Al Hasan vs the umpire (T20 World Cup 2022)
In the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup, during a match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, veteran cricketer Shakib Al Hasan was involved in a heated argument with the on-field umpire. In the 11th over of Bangladesh’s innings, the ball hit Shakib’s pad, and Pakistan went to appeal for it. As a result, the Bangladesh all-rounder was given out, but Shakib went for a DRS, which reflected that the ball first hit his bat and then his pad. The third umpire went with the on-field umpire’s decision, which led to the batter getting agitated and walking off the field in anger.
Bangladesh refuse to play T20 World Cup 2026 in India
Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, the tournament was once again surrounded by controversy after Bangladesh refused to travel to India for the tournament due to the ongoing political tensions. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cited “security” concerns. As a result, the ICC replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the tournament.
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