#1 An act of terrorism perpetrated against the Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan
On March 3rd, 2009, the Sri Lankan cricket team was the victim of a horrific terrorist attack in Lahore, Pakistan. The team was on their way to the Gaddafi Stadium for a match when their convoy was ambushed by a group of 12 gunmen. The assailants fired indiscriminately at the players and their coaches, killing six Pakistani police officers and injuring seven members of the team. The attack was a devastating blow to the Sri Lankan cricket team, who had come to Pakistan in an effort to promote peace between the two countries.
#2 Bradman Out for a Duck In Final Test Match
It was a tragic day for cricket fans around the world as the legendary batsman, Sir Donald Bradman was out for a duck in his final Test match. The Australian cricket icon had been playing at the highest level since the 1920s, and his retirement in 1948 marked the end of an era. His final Test match was against England at The Oval in London, and the cricketing world watched with bated breath to see how he would fare in his last match. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be and Bradman was out for a duck, caught by wicket-keeper Godfrey Evans off the bowling of Eric Hollies. It was a fitting end to a career that had spanned several years and two centuries, as Bradman lived up to his reputation as one of the toughest batsmen to bowl against.
#3 Sachin Tendulkar was wrongfully given LBW on a duck three consecutive times against Sri Lanka
Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly one of the greatest cricket players of all time, but even the very best have their bad days. During a match against Sri Lanka, Sachin Tendulkar was wrongfully given leg before wicket (LBW) on a duck three consecutive times. This was an extremely rare occurrence, as Sachin was rarely dismissed for a duck and to be given LBW three times in a row was unheard of. Despite the umpire’s decision, Sachin maintained his composure and put up a brave face, showing the world why he is considered a true legend. Although this unfortunate event was not ideal for Sachin, it is a testament to the strength and determination of a true professional.
#4 Bad Decisions by Umpires, Sydney Test Match, Border Gavaskar Trophy 2007-08
The Sydney Test Match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2007-08 will be remembered for a long time due to the controversy that it caused. The match was marred by several bad decisions made by the umpires. The Australian batsmen were given numerous reprieves due to bad decisions made by the umpires which ultimately ended up changing the course of the match. The controversy surrounding the umpiring decisions was so great that it overshadowed the cricket itself.
#5 Andrew Flintoff Retirement announcement
Andrew Flintoff, the legendary English cricketer, made a heartbreaking announcement today that he is retiring from the sport after a distinguished career of more than a decade. Flintoff, who is famously known as ‘Freddie’ to fans and teammates alike, was hailed as one of the greatest all-rounders of modern times, having played in 79 Tests, 141 One Day Internationals, and four Twenty20s for England.
#6 Sachin Tendulkar Retires
The cricketing world was left in shock as the most celebrated cricketer of all time, Sachin Tendulkar, announced his retirement from the game. After a career that has spanned over 24 years, Sachin Tendulkar has finally hung up his boots. The iconic cricketer has been an inspiration to millions of fans around the world, and his retirement marks the end of an era.
#7 Under-arm Bowling by Chappel Brothers
The Chappel Brothers are legendary in the world of cricket, and their contribution to the game will never be forgotten. They were the pioneers of the now widely-known method of bowling, known as under-arm bowling. The technique was first used in a cricket match between England and Australia. The brothers, John and William Chappel, were renowned for their skill and accuracy in bowling, and their technique quickly gained popularity as a legitimate way of bowling.