#8 Ian Botham
Ian Botham, who is hailed as the greatest English all-rounder, is always known for his outspoken behavior.
Ian Botham got involved in multiple controversies on and off the field. However, his run-in with the Australian legend, Ian Chappell in 1977 is most of the most talked controversies then. The duo allegedly involved in a big altercation at a pub.
Botham claims he punched Chappell over his comments by saying " I gave him three official warnings. All of which he ignored, so the next time he started, I just flattened him.”
The legend was also involved in some altercations with fans on a flight journey.
#9 Harbhajan Singh
The Turbanator's career has two prominent things: success and controversies. During his debut ODI when he was 17 years old, he engaged in a war-of-words with Ponting after dismissing him. He was slapped with a fine and banned for an ODI.
He was also reprimanded for his altercations with Greg Chappell. There are two incidents involving the Indian spinner the entire world will never forget. One is his infamous involvement in the Monkeygate scandal. The other one is his slap saga with Sreesanth.
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