Cricket has witnessed some unforgettable embarrassing moments, including players misjudging deliveries, awkward celebrations, and unexpected injuries. Memorable incidents involve five players: one ignoring a handshake, another chasing a ball shirtless, a cricketer’s first-ball leave, a celebration injury, and a player’s bizarre moment on the field, all entertaining fans worldwide.
5. Usman Khawaja Changes Abdomen Guard
In the Big Bash League 2020-21, Usman Khawaja provided a hilarious moment when he changed his abdomen guard during a match. While playing for Sydney Thunder against Brisbane Heat, Khawaja experienced discomfort with his guard. Rather than heading to the dressing room, he decided to change it on the field. He removed his pads, shoes, and trousers, leaving everyone, including commentators, in surprise. The game paused for a few minutes as he called a substitute to bring him a new guard. It was a moment of cricketing comedy that had never been seen before.
4. Shahid Afridi denying handshake with a girl
Shahid Afridi has given fans many unforgettable moments, but one incident stands out as particularly awkward. During a 2014 ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand in the UAE, Afridi was invited to collect an award from a female sponsor at the post-match presentation. As he approached, he posed for a photo, completely ignoring the handshake she offered. Whether it was intentional or accidental remains unclear, but Afridi’s past comments have led some to believe it may have been deliberate. This moment is still remembered as one of cricket’s most embarrassing, especially for the sponsor involved.
3. Rohan Mustafa chasing the ball while being shirtless
The T10 League, designed to bring excitement to fans, gave rise to one of the most embarrassing moments in cricket, thanks to Rohan Mustafa. During a match in Abu Dhabi, Mustafa was shirtless as the bowler delivered the ball. The ball was hit towards him, but he failed to stop it from reaching the boundary. As he scrambled to chase the ball and change his shirt simultaneously, he became the target of jokes. His funny mistake had teammates and everyone else in stitches, making it an unforgettable moment in T10 League history.
2. Glenn Maxwell’s embarrassing leave
Glenn Maxwell, known for his big hitting and entertaining performances, had a moment he’d rather forget during the Big Bash League in December 2014. In a match between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat, Maxwell came to bat early in the chase. He moved down the pitch to leave an in-swinger from Ryan Duffield but misjudged it and was bowled. Maxwell’s first-ball leave became one of the most infamous moments in cricket history. While it was an embarrassing mistake for him, fans around the world found the incident hilarious. Maxwell later admitted he was trying to be too clever.
1. Hasan Ali getting injured while celebrating a wicket
Injuries in cricket are common, but getting hurt during a celebration is rare. This happened to Pakistan’s fast bowler, Hasan Ali, during the 2018 tour of Zimbabwe. After bowling out Ryan Murray, Hasan Ali performed his signature “bomb” celebration. Unfortunately, the celebration went wrong, and he injured his neck. As a result, he missed the next two games. This incident remains one of the most embarrassing moments in cricket, and it’s something Hasan Ali would likely want to forget, especially given how unexpected the injury was.