Top Controversies in T20 World Cup History

During the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, a crucial error by the umpires occurred in the match between Pakistan and England. The umpires failed to notice that Pakistan had bowled only five balls in an over, which led to confusion and controversy over the final result.

In the same tournament, a heated exchange between India's Yuvraj Singh and England's Andrew Flintoff escalated just before Yuvraj hit six sixes in an over off Stuart Broad. The altercation was widely discussed and added an extra layer of drama to Yuvraj's remarkable feat.

The final of the 2010 T20 World Cup between England and Sri Lanka was marred by controversial umpiring decisions. Several contentious calls, including questionable LBW decisions, led to frustration and criticism from players and fans alike.

In the final of the 2007 T20 World Cup, Pakistan's Misbah-ul-Haq attempted a scoop shot off India's Joginder Sharma in the last over, only to be caught out by Sreesanth. The shot, which cost Pakistan the match, was heavily criticized and debated.

West Indies' Chris Gayle faced backlash for his comments during a media interaction in the 2016 T20 World Cup. Gayle made controversial remarks towards a female journalist, which were deemed inappropriate and sparked widespread criticism.

In a crucial match during the 2012 T20 World Cup, Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga bowled a no-ball that was not called by the umpires, leading to significant controversy and debate about the impact of the decision on the match's outcome.

Pakistan's Shahid Afridi was accused of ball-tampering during the 2009 T20 World Cup. Although no formal charges were brought against him, the incident drew considerable attention and scrutiny.

After West Indies won the 2016 T20 World Cup, captain Darren Sammy made emotional comments about the lack of support from the West Indies Cricket Board. His remarks highlighted internal conflicts and brought attention to issues within the cricketing administration.