Cricketers are always advised to maintain their cool in the field. They should maintain their emotions with calm and composure. But there are several incidents in history, where cricketers tend to lose their cool and go against the rules. Sometimes they also indulge in fights with the opponent team players. Player were also fined with a heavy fee, for their actions inside the field and going against the rules. These moments are marked in "the history of those players" and also; their teams. Here are some top 10 moments when cricketers lost their cool inside the field and set an impact in the game.
1. Ewin Lewis
At no.1 spot is the moment when EWIN LEWIS lost his cool against Ali khan during a match in Caribbean Premier League in 2019. The incident happened after the third ball of the Super Over was bowled by Ali Khan. The players were charged high fines and penalties. They both started abusing each other physically and ended up fighting on the ground.
2. MS Dhoni
At no.2 is again MS DHONI during the CSK vs RR match in the 2019 INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE. When the umpire denied the No Ball given Dhoni came inside the ground and started arguing with the umpires about the NO ball. Before entering the ground, he started shouting at the pavilion. Due to this incident, Dhoni was fined his game salary.
3. Virat Kohli
KESRICK WILLIAMS is the man who is famous for his "notebook celebration." Every time he takes a wicket, he makes a tick sign on his hand representing he marked the batsman in his list. During a serious match between India and west indies, Virat Kohli gave back his celebration to him by hitting a six. This moment marked Virat's career, for the moments he lost his cool and showed aggression.
4. MS Dhoni
During the first ODI between India and Bangladesh in Mirpur, the debutant bowler Mustafizur Rahman was disturbing; the players while running between the wickets. He came near Rohit Sharma to collide with him. Later when MS DHONI came to bat, mustafizur did the same thing. But this time Dhoni collided with him. This act between these two was greatly criticized by the people. Both players were fined and paid their penalty.
5. Kieron Pollard
At no.5 is West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard. During the 2017 CPL pollard lost his and started abusing his opponent batsman Rahkeem Cornwall. During the match between Barbados Tridents and St Lucia Stars, Cornwall walked out of the field stating his inability to bat. Pollard pointed out this and started abusing him verbally, stating his inabilities.
6. Mushfiqur Rahim
At no.6 is the Bangladeshi cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim. During the Bangabandhu T20 eliminator match, when Nasum Ahmed and mushfiqur Rahim came near to catch a ball. But they both were close to banging each other. When mushfiqur caught the ball, he tried to hit his teammate nasum. This act of losing his cool made him pay 25% of the match fees.
7. Mitchell Johnson
At no. 7 is one of the moments from the great ASHES. Every time Australia and England play, there will be some disputes. One such moment is between Mitchell Johnson and Kevin Pietersen. Some cricket critics say, Johnson almost punched Kevin during this moment. Johnson bowled and Kevin stopped the ball, so he became furious and they both faced each other on the pitch.
8. Virat Kohli
At no.8 is the captain of the Indian cricket team VIRAT KHOLI. During the 2015 world cup, Virat Kohli and Bangladeshi bowler Rubel Hossain had a high intense fight. Kholi started abusing rubel with bad words and they both started sledging on the pitch. This moment was a part of their rivalry, which was there from the U-19 days.
9. MS Dhoni
At no.9 is the man known for keeping his cool and emotions under his arms. But even MS DHONI had some moments where he lost his cool. During this ODI match between India and Australia, dhoni tried to run between the wickets and; some players were blocking him near the stumps. After this incident, he lost his cool and batted with pure aggression.
10. Gautam Gambhir
At no.10 is the ever going rivalry between India and Pakistan. During the 2010 Asia cup match between India and Pakistan, Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir and Pakistani wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal had a tense argument due to a misunderstanding. Gambhir lost his cool and had a serious argument in between the match. After all these years Akmal told that it was an argument due to an understanding and they both have a good friendship.
