Top 5 cricket controversies that shocked fans in 2025
While the game continued to produce exciting action, it was the constant off-and-on-field drama that generated immense eyeballs.
1. Shubman Gill vs Zak Crawley
The third Test between India and England at Lord’s witnessed a verbal spat involving India captain Shubman Gill and England opener Zak Crawley late on Day 3. With only six minutes left before stumps, India were keen to bowl two overs after England came out to bat. However, Crawley and fellow opener Ben Duckett tried to delay the play, ensuring only one over was possible.
As Jasprit Bumrah bowled the final over, Crawley repeatedly pulled away, engaged in mid-pitch discussions, and later called for the physio after being hit on the glove. The actions visibly frustrated the Indian players, with Gill confronting Crawley and appearing to tell him to “grow some f****** ba**s,” a comment caught on stump microphones. Several Indian fielders also sarcastically applauded Crawley’s antics. The incident triggered heated exchanges between players from both teams and drew reactions from fans and experts.
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