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Asia Cup 2022: TOP controversies from MS Dhoni's severed head to Gautam Gambhir vs Kamran Akmal, In Pics

As the Asia Cup 2022 is set to begin on August 28, we bring some of the most controversial and memorable moments of the previous editions on and off the pitch. From MS Dhoni's picture being photoshopped for wrong reasons to Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar getting into a fight.

MS Dhoni loses his cool

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MS Dhoni loses his cool

One of the most memorable moments in an India vs Pakistan clash took place when captain cool MS Dhoni lost his cool when Khurram Manzoor was given not out during an Asia Cup clash. The deflected off his glove and Dhoni took the catch. The umpire, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid had other thoughts and Dhoni addressed the call after the game. (Image Source: Twitter)

 

MS Dhoni's photoshopped severed head with Taskin Ahmed

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MS Dhoni's photoshopped severed head with Taskin Ahmed

It is till date, one of the biggest controversies in Asia Cup history as a fan uploaded MS Dhoni's severed head being held by Bangladesh's Taskin Ahmed ahead the 2016 Asia Cup final between India and Bangladesh. (Image Source: Twitter)

Gambir's heated arguement with Kamram Akmal

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Gambir's heated arguement with Kamram Akmal

In the same match of Asia Cup 2010, Gautam Gambhir and Kamran Akmal also clashed during India's chase when the Pakistan wicketkeeper appealed for the Indian batter's wicket. The duo had to be separated by MS Dhoni and the umpires on the field. (Image Source: Twitter)

Bhajji vs Akhtar

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Bhajji vs Akhtar

In 2010, when India took on Pakistan in the Asia Cup, Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar were seen almost exchanging blows during the 47th over. The former Indian spinner slashed a six off Akhtar's delivery and he replied with two steaming deliveries to the off-spinners' ribcage. The duo exchanged some heated words during the game and Akhtar also revealed in an interview that he had gone to Bhajji's hotel to pick up a fight with him. (Image Source: Twitter)

17-ball over from Mohammad Sami

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17-ball over from Mohammad Sami

Former Pakistan paceman once bowled a 17-ball over against Bangladesh in an Asia Cup match. He bowled a maiden over in his spell first but later on bowled 17-ball over including 7 wides and 4 no-balls. (Image Source: Twitter)