10 most controversial cricketers of all time

#3 Shane Warne (Australia)

Famous for his mischievous antics

Inarguably the greatest spinner in the history of cricket, Shane Warne managed to carve a legacy, during his illustrious career, that can never be matched by any other bowler. However, if he was a magician with the ball on the field, he was equally mischievous, if not more, off the field. Famous for his flamboyant lifestyle and his drinking habits, Warne was often surrounded by controversies throughout his career.

Warne, along with teammate Mark Waugh, was fined by Cricket Australia in 1995 for accepting money from bookies in exchange for vital pitch and weather conditions during a match. In 1999, Warne openly expressed the animosity between him and Arjuna Ranatunga and was given a 2-match ban by the ICC just before the World Cup.

Warne's career, however, hit a new low in the year 2003. Right before the start of the 2003 World Cup, Warne was tested positive for a banned drug. He was immediately sent home by the team management and was later banned for 1 year from any form of cricket. In 2013, Warne was suspended from the entire season of BBL after he verbally and physically attacked Marlon Samuels during a league match.