8 most disgraceful acts in the history of Cricket

Sammy Jones-WG Grace

Whenever an Ashes series takes place, one can easily expect a lot of sledges and controversies. The rivalry between both the teams started way back and the players give more than 100% for the bragging rights.

Controversies were a part and parcel of the rivalry even in the 19th century as legendary England cricketer WG Grace and Aussie batsman Sammy Jones were involved in a bitter incident.

Jones hit a Grace delivery to the point fielder and took an easy single. He grounded his bat at the other end and then turned to pat down a bump in the pitch. The fielder, Lyttleton threw the ball to Grace and the latter removed the bails and appealed for a run-out for which the umpire Bob Thoms raised his finger.

This incident spurred the Aussies as they went on to win the Test by dismissing England for just 77.