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India vs Pakistan venue to Mohammed Shami ABUSE: TOP controversies at T20 World Cup, in PICS

The Super 12 stage of the ICC men's T20 World Cup 2022 will get underway in a couple of days time. The T20 World Cup tournament over the years have not been without their controversies. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at TOP CONTROVERSIES in the T20 World Cup.

Yuvraj Singh fight with Andrew Flintoff in 2007 T20 World Cup

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Yuvraj Singh fight with Andrew Flintoff in 2007 T20 World Cup

Andrew Flintoff and Yuvraj Singh's altercation during infamous India vs England match during T20 World Cup 2007 will go down in history as one memorable match. After the altercation, Yuvraj Singh smashed Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over. (Source: Twitter)

Andrew Symonds sent back from 2009 T20 World Cup

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The late Andrew Symonds was a controversial figure, and during the T20 World Cup 2009, he was sent back home from the tournament, owing to disciplinary issues. He managed to land himself in hot waters, having given a drunk interview and had even turned up at the match with a hangover. (Source: Twitter)

The late Andrew Symonds was a controversial figure, and during the T20 World Cup 2009, he was sent back home from the tournament, owing to disciplinary issues. He managed to land himself in hot waters, having given a drunk interview and had even turned up at the match with a hangover. (Source: Twitter)

Zimbabwe pull out of 2009 T20 World Cup

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Zimbabwe agreed to pull out of 2009 T20 World Cup as the British government banned them from touring the UK due to political reason. Zimbabwe retained their ICC membership and received participation fees as well. (Source: Twitter)

Zimbabwe agreed to pull out of 2009 T20 World Cup as the British government banned them from touring the UK due to political reason. Zimbabwe retained their ICC membership and received participation fees as well. (Source: Twitter)

India vs Pakistan venue controversy in T20 World Cup 2016

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India's 2016 T20 World Cup game against arch-rivals was scheduled to take place in Dharamshala. However, the India vs Pakistan game was shifted to Kolkata due to security issues. (Source: Twitter)

India's 2016 T20 World Cup game against arch-rivals was scheduled to take place in Dharamshala. However, the India vs Pakistan game was shifted to Kolkata due to security issues. (Source: Twitter)

Quinton de Kock refuses to 'take the knee'

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During the T20 World Cup 2021, Quinton de Kock raised eyebrows when he refused to play against West Indies. It was later revealed that he wasn't too eager to take the knee, a gesture against racism. Later, he even posted an apology and joined in the gesture. (Source: Twitter)

During the T20 World Cup 2021, Quinton de Kock raised eyebrows when he refused to play against West Indies. It was later revealed that he wasn't too eager to take the knee, a gesture against racism. Later, he even posted an apology and joined in the gesture. (Source: Twitter)

David Warner hits six off 'double-bounce' ball

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Australia opener David Warner was embroiled in a controversy when he hit Mohammad Hafeez's double-bounce ball for a six in the T20 World Cup 2021 match. (Source: Twitter)

Australia opener David Warner was embroiled in a controversy when he hit Mohammad Hafeez's double-bounce ball for a six in the T20 World Cup 2021 match. (Source: Twitter)

Mohammed Shami online abuse

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Team India pacer Mohammed Shami had to cop plenty of abuse from online trolls after India lost their opening match in the T20 World Cup 2021 against arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai. (Source: Twitter)

Team India pacer Mohammed Shami had to cop plenty of abuse from online trolls after India lost their opening match in the T20 World Cup 2021 against arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai. (Source: Twitter)