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2023 has been one of the eventful years in the field of cricket and is going to be remembered for the notable moments that it has given the fans. The year had its fair share of controversies that will be etched in the memories of sports lovers, players, and supporters. From fights to dodgy umpire decisions, criticism, and everything else, the year has given several discussion topics that ran in the course of media and fans alike.
Major cricket controversies in 2023:
While some cricketers created and broke records, others were involved in some of the most talked-about controversies. In this article, we will decode some of the most controversial incidents in the sport in 2023.
1. Virat Kohli and Naveen Ul Haq’s IPL feud
Indian batter Virat Kohli and Afghanistan pacer Naveen Ul Haq engaged in a heated incident during the 2023 season of the Indian Premier League. Kohli, an RCB key batter, and Naveen, an LSG player, got into an on-field altercation. Things got heated when the LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir also stepped in and defended the Afghanistan player. The fight became a talking point in no time and was in the headlines for the rest of the season.
Although Kohli and Naveen sorted their differences when Afghanistan travelled to India for the ODI World Cup 2023, the fight will go down as one of the most controversial incidents in the year.