Bad boys of cricket - 10 Sex scandals in cricket history

Cricket which is mainly labelled as a gentleman’s game has throughout its existence witnessed some abhorrent instances whether its on-field or off-field. While events like the match-fixing or ball tampering might sound like the most immoral occurrences of the game, there have been far more off-field atrocities like the sex scandals that have nefariously tormented the game to a detestable level.

Such illicit events not only account for the involvement of some subservient class of cricketers but also laments some of the greatest names who have played the game. Whether being found guilty or blameless, the countless sex scandals, in general, have brutally tarnished the gentlemanly image of cricket and have often resulted in the biggest dent especially in a player’s both personal and professional life.

Hence, while looking back on the bad boys of cricket, here’s a list of 10 sex scandals that have occurred in the game’s history.

1. Shane Warne

Shane Warne, who is often been regarded as the king of spin, was also an undisputed king when it comes to getting featured in such scandals. With his international career being infamous for getting brimmed with controversies, it was first in the year 2000, when Warne was caught for harassing married British nurse Donna Wright with lewd phone calls and messages which eventually then resulted in an end to his Australian vice-captaincy.

Later on, in 2003, another horrid sexual allegation on Shane Warne had surfaced when a Melbourne stri**er named Angela Gallagher had publicly claimed about her sultry three-month affair with Warne. However, the biggest of the scandals had taken its course in the year 2006, when while captaining Hampshire, Warne was captured on video involving a wild threesome with two 25-year old British models.

In fact one of the models, Coralie Eichholz had reportedly said, “Shane blew our minds. He was so fit. I’d give him top marks for more than satisfying us. He was talking dirty all the time. It was full-on, hardcore and we had a great time.” Overall, in his cricket career, there have been around nine repulsive instances where the Aussie legend has been supposedly alleged with such sex scandals.