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Gone are those days when cricket was synonymous with a gentlemen’s game. The well-mannered players wearing the flannels over the well-tucked shirt made sure to maintain the integrity of the game at any cost. However, the modern players are anything but like their predecessors when it comes to prioritising fair play in the game. The players nowadays wear their hearts on their sleeves and rarely think twice before taking a step that hampers the image of the game.

Over the years, the game’s image has taken a beating as the players have not shied away from creating controversies. Well, 2016 was no different either. From Chris Gayle getting involved in a sexism row to Faf du Plessis’ ball-tempering row, the year had its fair share of controversies and with only a few days left before the new year arrives, we at Sportzwiki have a look at some of the biggest controversies of 2016:

9. Mankad incident in Under-19 World Cup: 

 

From Chris Gayle's Sexist Remarks To Faf du Plessis' Ball Tampering Row: Controversies That Rocked The Game In 2016 1

The ICC Under-19 World Cup held in Bangladesh was marred by a controversial run-out that helped eventual winners the West Indies to beat Zimbabwe and enter the quarterfinals of the event. With one wicket remaining, Zimbabwe needed three overs from the final over to defeat their fancied opponent. However, the West Indies quick Keemo Paul stirred a huge controversy when he affected a ‘Mankad’. The pacer ran through the bowling crease without entering his delivery stride and then dislodged the bails.

The on-field umpires asked the West Indies players if they wanted to uphold the appeal which they did and consequently, the umpire referred the third umpire. Replays showed the Zimbabwe batsman was short of crease and hence was given out.

The incident was severely condemned by some former and present cricketers:

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