There is no doubt that Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world, and sometimes, it causes many controversial moments on and off the field. At the same time, players create some controversy. But there are moments when cricketers shook the sporting world by revealing shocking and unknown statements. So, here's a list of the top ten shocking revelations by cricketers.
1. Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the best leg-spinners in T20 cricket. He is the highest wicket-taker in IPL. So far, Chahal has played 72 ODI and 80 T20, in which he took 121 and 96 wickets, respectively. One year ago, Yuzvendra Chahal revealed one of the most disturbing revelations. He said that I was once dangled from the 15th floor of a building by a drunk cricket player in the year 2013. Even though Chahal did not take the name of the player, he said that the player was drunk, and he called me, then dangled me from the 15th floor of a building.
2. Shahid Afridi
Apart from Cricket, Shahid Afridi has always been outspoken and controversial in his statements. Many times, he has given many controversial opinions about India. But in an interview, Shahid Afridi made a blatantly sexist remark against women cricketers in Pakistan. In the modern world, where gender equality and women empowerment are promoted, he shocked everyone with his disgusting statement. Shahid Afridi said that women should only cook and they have great hands in their taste. He said I will not allow my daughter to play any outdoor sports.
3. Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa is a former batsman from India and has played for many franchises in the IPL. About one year ago, Robin Uthappa revealed that after an auction of the inaugural IPL, a person forced him to sign papers forcefully to leave Mumbai Indians. He said that that person threatened me to sign the papers. Even though Robin Uthappa did not reveal the name of that person. In the end, Robin Uthappa refused to sign the transfer papers.
4. Danish Kaneria
Danish Kaneria is one of the best spinners Pakistan has ever produced, and his stats also show that. In his career, he has taken 261 wickets in tests and 15 in ODI. But in an interview, Danish Kaneria revealed that most of the Pakistani players used to discriminate against him as he was a Hindu player. Danish Kaneria further said that players did not eat at his place because of his religion. He noted that some players treat him like everyone. Even though Danish did not reveal the names of the players who used to discriminate against him, he said I do not dare to speak their words.
5. Herschelle Gibbs
Herschelle Gibbs is one of the most dangerous batsmen that South Africa has ever produced. He was also one of the most disciplined cricketers in the world. In an autobiography, a Former South African batting consultant revealed that Herschelle Gibbs used to do drinking, drugs, and sexual activities. In addition, Batting Consultant wrote that Herschelle Gibbs also used to criticize South African players, which Herschelle Gibbs attempted to defend as open and honest. While many people appreciated him for highlighting the bold aspects of Cricket, others lost respect for him.
6. Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali is an all-rounder of England and has proved his worth in the England team. He is one of the calmest players on the field. But in a disgusting case of racism, an Australian cricketer called Moeen Ali Osama during the ashes of 2015. Even though Moeen Ali did not take the name of that Australian cricketer and said that it was a first ashes test in terms of my performance, there was an incident that distracted Moeen Ali as an Australian player on the field called him Osama and Moeen Ali could not believe it, and he got furious.
7. Darren Sammy
Darren Sammy is a former all-rounder and captain of West Indies. Under his captaincy, West Indies won two T20 World Cup tournaments. The same incident as Moeen Ali happened to him as Darren Sammy was called Kalu by Indian players in the IPL. Even though he tweeted that, I did not realize what it meant and considered it a lovely nickname. But when Darren Sammy realized its meaning, he felt he should have condemned it much earlier as these words encourage racism.
8. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has always been known for his shocking statements, including one piece of information he revealed in 2022. After 2021, when Virat Kohli decided to leave his T20 captaincy, he approached BCCI. Virat Kohli said that BCCI received his decision very well, and there was no hesitation. BCCI did not tell him to reconsider the T20 captaincy decision. This was a sharp response to Sourav Ganguly's statements, who said that Virat was asked to reconsider his decision to quit the captaincy of T20. Later on, Virat Kohli left the captaincy in all game formats.
9. Ross Taylor
Ross Taylor is one of New Zealand's greatest batsmen, scoring the most runs for New Zealand in international Cricket. According to PTI reports, Ross Taylor said that one of the owners of Rajasthan Royals slapped him after Taylor got dismissed for a duck against Punjab in the 2011 IPL. In this IPL match, Punjab set a target of 195. But in a chase, Taylor disappointed his team and got out for a duck. After the game, one of the owners lightly slapped him, and the owner was laughing.
10. Yuzvendra Chahal
Again, Yuzvendra Chahal revealed one of the most shocking things he experienced. Chahal said that in the IPL 2011, Andrew Symonds and James Franklin tied him, and his mouth was taped. Who went to the party and forgot they left Chahal in that state? Chahal said it is a story after winning the Champions League when James Franklin and Symonds tied me and forgot all about me, and they went to a party. He further said that this incident was terrifying for me.
