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5 terrible fights of world cricket, players were ready to fight, were talking abusively
Samira Vishwas | July 10, 2026 9:24 PM CST

Biggest Fights in Indian Cricket: Cricket is called a gentleman’s game, but sometimes the enthusiasm of the players on the field increases so much that the matter reaches heated debate and controversy. From high-voltage matches like India-Pakistan to IPL and World Cup, there have been many occasions when tension between players became headlines across the world.

1. Gautam Gambhir vs Shahid Afridi (India vs Pakistan, 2007 ODI)

During the India-Pakistan ODI match played in Guwahati in 2007, there was a heated argument between Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi. After Gambhir hit a four, an altercation started between the two players, which increased further while taking runs. Both of them fired arrows of words at each other on the field.

2. Harbhajan Singh vs Sreesanth (IPL 2008)

One of the most controversial incidents in cricket history was witnessed in the first season of IPL. After the match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab, Harbhajan Singh got angry and slapped Sreesanth. After this incident, Sreesanth was seen crying on camera, while Harbhajan was suspended for the entire season.

3. Harbhajan Singh vs Shoaib Akhtar (Asia Cup 2010)

During the 2010 Asia Cup, there was a heated argument on the field between Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar. Both the players launched a fierce verbal attack against each other. According to media reports, after the match, Akhtar even tried to confront Harbhajan in his hotel.

4. Yuvraj Singh vs Andrew Flintoff (T20 World Cup 2007)

The debate between Yuvraj Singh and Andrew Flintoff in the 2007 T20 World Cup is one of the most memorable incidents of cricket. Angered by Flintoff’s sledging, Yuvraj created history by hitting six sixes on six consecutive balls of Stuart Broad in the very next over.

5. Ishant Sharma vs Kamran Akmal (India vs Pakistan, 2012 T20)

In the T20 match played between India and Pakistan in 2012, a heated argument was also seen between Ishant Sharma and Kamran Akmal. After Akmal missed a ball, an altercation started between the two players. However, the umpires and players of both the teams intervened and calmed down the matter.

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