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From RCB's stampede to Mohsin Naqvi's trophy heist! Most controversial cricket moments of 2025

Harsh Adwani

Most controversial cricketing moments in 2025 [Source: x.com/@dhillow_]Most controversial cricketing moments in 2025 [Source: x.com/@dhillow_]

2025 was a very dramatic year for cricketing fans; there were a lot of ups and downs across the globe. From India winning the Champions Trophy at the start of 2025 to Australia dominating the Ashes at the back end of the year, there were some great takeaways.

But every coin has two sides, and having drama and controversies in a sport like cricket, where the stakes are always high, is inevitable. On that note, let's have a look at the topmost controversies in cricket in 2025 as the year comes to an end.

5. Afghanistan withdrawing from T20I tri-series in Pakistan

After Afghanistan cricketers Kabir Agha, Sibghatullah and Haroon were killed by Pakistani air strikes in the Urgun district of Paktika province in mid-October, Afghanistan refused to play in a tri-series hosted by Pakistan, which also involved Sri Lanka.

The players were returning home from a friendly practice match at Sharana when 10 civilians were killed in the air strike. ACB condemned the situation and decided to withdraw from the series. Even the team skipper, Rashid Khan, echoed the same sentiments. As a result, Zimbabwe was added as the replacement for the series.

4. Ben Stokes demanding to call off the Test match vs India

The fourth Test match of India’s tour of England in Old Trafford was doomed for a draw. The flat wicket did not offer much for the bowlers as the game passed on, and the English skipper Ben Stokes wanted to call off the match on Day 5, but as it turns out, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar were nearing their centuries and did not want to miss the golden opportunity.

This was even more special for Sundar, as this would have been his maiden Test ton. Stokes, Zak Crawley, and Ben Duckett looked frustrated by this, and they were forced to continue bowling, with Harry Brook bowling the most bizarre deliveries. Once the two batters reached the three-digit mark, they agreed to call off the match.


3. India not getting the Asia Cup Trophy after defeating Pakistan

In the aftermath of the tragic Pahalgam attack, India refused to shake hands with Pakistan throughout the Asia Cup. Even after winning the Asia Cup, India refused to receive the trophy from PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. What happened next stunned everyone.

Naqvi walked off the field, taking the trophy with him and keeping the Indian team waiting. This act outraged the fans and drew severe criticism from former cricketers worldwide. Naqvi and ACC’s silence have only worsened the situation, and India is yet to receive the trophy.

2. Australian Women’s Team getting harassed in Indore

While the Women’s ODI World Cup was a massive hit for the Indian fans, there was a major dent in the country’s hospitality. Two Australian players were walking from their team hotel to a nearby cafe when a man named Aqueel Khan chased them on a motorcycle. The players immediately sent an SOS signal and their live location to the security manager, Danny Simmons.

Cricket Australia had posted about the incident on their X handle but had to delete it due to indecent comments on the post. Khan was arrested within six hours and was remanded to 15 days of judicial custody. Ellyse Perry publicly expressed the team's shock at the incident.

1. Stampede in Bengaluru after RCB’s maiden IPL title win

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru created history by winning their first-ever title in the IPL after a long wait. While this achievement had every fan celebrating, the home crowd had a dreadful time during the team’s victory parade outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Poor management led to many fans waiting outside the stadium. To control the crowd, the police had to lathi-charge, resulting in a massive panic and a stampede. As a result, 11 died, and more than 50 people were severely injured. The team management expressed their regrets after the incident.