Controversial moment for Indian cricket players in last 5 years

Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul

In 2019, the Indian cricket world was rocked by a scandal that nobody saw coming. Two of its star players, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, found themselves embroiled in a controversy that left fans and commentators alike reeling.

It all started with an ill-fated appearance on the popular talk show "Koffee With Karan," where the duo made some highly inappropriate and derogatory comments about women. The backlash was immediate and intense, with fans and experts alike taking to social media to express their outrage.

The fallout was swift and severe. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended both players from the national team, and fined them for their offensive remarks. Pandya and Rahul were left to lick their wounds and contemplate the damage they had done to their reputations.

Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan, and Ajit Chandila

The 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing scandal was one of the darkest moments in Indian cricket history. It was a time when the sport's integrity was called into question, and fans were left reeling from the shock of discovering that some of their heroes had betrayed their trust.

The scandal involved several high-profile players, including S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan, and Ajit Chandila, who were accused of taking money from bookmakers in exchange for deliberately underperforming during IPL matches. The revelations were met with widespread condemnation, and the BCCI launched an investigation into the matter.

As the details of the scandal emerged, it became clear that the damage to the sport's reputation was severe. Fans felt cheated, and the media pounced on the story, generating a constant stream of headlines that only served to further erode public confidence in the game.

Mohammed Shami

In 2018, Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami found himself embroiled in a deeply personal and highly publicized controversy that shook the nation. His wife accused him of adultery and domestic abuse, and the media quickly picked up on the story, fueling a frenzy of speculation and condemnation.

• The allegations against Shami were serious, and the fallout was swift. Fans and commentators alike called for him to be dropped from the national team, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) launched an investigation into the matter.
• For Shami, the accusations were devastating. He found himself at the center of a maelstrom of controversy, with his personal life being picked apart in the public eye. But through it all, he maintained his innocence, insisting that the truth would eventually come out.

And in the end, it did. After a thorough investigation, the BCCI cleared Shami of all charges, vindicating him in the eyes of his fans and supporters. It was a victory for the cricketer, and a reminder of the importance of due process and the presumption of innocence.

Sourav Ganguly

• Sourav Ganguly's appointment as the president of the BCCI in 2019 was marred by allegations of conflict of interest, as he was also serving as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal and a mentor of the Delhi Capitals IPL team.
• The BCCI's ethics officer had initially ruled that Ganguly had no conflict of interest, but his decision was challenged by a petition filed in the Supreme Court of India. The matter was eventually resolved after Ganguly stepped down from his position with the Delhi Capitals team.
• The incident highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the administration of Indian cricket, with many calling for stricter rules and regulations around conflicts of interest.