5 Sex scandals in cricket that rocked the game

Cricketers have often been cult figures in the world and have also been expected to be ambassadors of the game in the long run as they might be looked up to as icons by many young and up and coming cricketers and youngsters in general. However, some of the cricketers have not quite been the ideal ambassadors for the game. A few sex scandals of cricketers have rocked the game and brought shame to cricket which has often been called the gentleman’s game.

1. Shane Warne

Shane Warne is one of the most successful cricketers in the world and is an icon in his country Australia and all over the world for his leg spin and his fighting spirit. He has however not been the greatest of icons off the field. The man who has been in the news for a lot of controversial issues admitted to being involved in a sex scandal when he wrote his book called No Spin. He was once caught with a stripper from Melbourne and it was one that created some controversy. However the biggest controversy ever for him came when before a game in the county championship in 2006 with the spinner had been alleged with having carnal relationships with two models. This is where a lot of controversy. There were speculations of him involving his then lover in the encounter and there has been a lot that has been said about the controversy since then. He has since then been notorious in his relationships too and has been known to have multiple relationships and splits. He has also been accused of cheating and other immortal conduct.

2. Chris Gayle

The Universe boss has been the kind of person who wears his heart on a sleeve. He is a maverick batsman who has fans all over the world and quite a lot of fan following for his batting and six hitting abilities. He has been known for his antics away from the field too and that has really had people really gravitating towards this personality who is often larger than life. A rare down phase in his life came when he was involved in a sex scandal. This was during the 2012 T20 world cup when he was allegedly involved with a few women. There was also a scenario during the Big Bash League when he made an announcer uncomfortable who got back at Gayle on Social media how she was distressed with the interview. He even went over the top with the commentator Charlotte Edwards during an interview. Chris is certainly the boss on the field but off the field he needs to control his antics.

3. Herschelle Gibbs

Herschelle is one player who might have had the most charismatic and event packed career. The career had a catch that cost his team the world cup. He top scored in the biggest chase ever when he scored 175 in the famous Johannesberg game. He also has played some of the most impressive knocks where one even had 6 sixes in an ODI world cup game. The event packed career also had its share of controversies. He was one of those accused in the match fixing scandal and also called out for a few of his statements where he even went to the extent of talking about being in bed with a girl before the infamous dropped catch game. He also spoke about an incident when there were 2 cricketers and 3 girls one of whom was not very keen. Such statements and controversies certainly have marred what could have been a great career. Cricket does need its characters too though

4. Andre Nel

Andre Nel was a character on and off the field. Andre was a good fast bowler and could trouble batsmen with his pace and bounce and was once also compared with the likes of Allan Donald with the kind of action he had. He could have been a great of the game with the talent he had but he got caught up with a few uninvited controversies. Apart from his controversial fights with the likes of Gautam Gambhir and Sreesanth on the field, he was also involved with a few other controversies such as smoking marijuana and drunk driving. He has often attributed his unruly behaviour to what he calls an alter ego, Gunther. After his career ended in 2009 internationally, he was involved with a woman in 2010 called Jelena, a woman he did not tell that he is married. He later admitted to his adultery in September of 2010. He felt really guilty about this and also had reports of being involved with prostitutes since 2007. While his wife was pregnant, he attempted suicide in 2010 and survived. He has since been well behaved and played out a career in the county cricket before retiring.

5. Scott Kuggeleijn

When CSK picked up Scott in the IPL auction, it seemed like the allrounder is going to be looking forward to a good IPL and international career for him. However a ghost of his past when he faced allegations of raping a woman in 2015 were met with a lot of criticism for him as well as backlash for the franchise which picked him up.

The incident happened in 2015 has been admitted by Scott who said that Sex was consensual on both parts. He was convicted and was out on bail in 2015.He was then released in 2017 and found not guilty in trial. The controversy has certainly marred a career which could have been pretty good. While he is still pretty young and also has a few years left in his career, he may still have a chance to redeem himself and let his past behind. With the kind of hate he has received on social media, it is definitely going to take a lot of mental resolve from him to come back from this.