5. Danushka Gunathilaka

The incident happened when the Sri Lankan team was in action during the 20-20 World Cup 2022. A complaint was registered in Sydney against Sri Lankan all-rounder Danushka Gunathilaka. He was accused of rape by a woman whom he met through a dating app.

4. Chetan Sharma

Indian team’s embarrassing defeat against England in the second semi-final of the 20-20 World Cup 2022 came up with a lot of controversies in the Indian cricketing corridors. Indian cricket Board happened to sack the selection committee led by former Indian speedster Chetan Sharma.

3. Ramiz Raja 

The controversy erupted following this statement between the Indian management and the PCB chief. And to make the matters worse for Raja, Pakistan suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to England at home in three-match Test series.

2. David Warner

The senior Australian southpaw David Warner also attracted the headlines for his comments on Cricket Australia amidst a row over the leadership ban that was imposed on him. For the unversed, David Warner was allegedly involved in a sandpaper gate, the infamous ball-tampering scandal that happened during Cape Town Test between Australia and South Africa.

1. Virat Kohli

Another controversy that belonged to the 20-20 World Cup 2022. The entire cricket fraternity was left in a very wide debate involving former Indian skipper and veteran batter Virat Kohli. The 34-year-old happened to shake the cricketing world with his Instagram showcasing an individual filming a video of Virat Kohli’s hotel room.

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