May 7, 2023, 12:15 PM IST
The 2023 IPL match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 1 was marred by unsightly incidents. RCB's star batsman, Virat Kohli, and LSG's mentor, Gautam Gambhir, engaged in a heated exchange.
In a fit of anger, Pollard hurled his bat towards Starc, creating a dramatic moment that had everyone on the edge of their seats. The situation quickly escalated, and the umpires had to step in to defuse the situation.
During a match between the Punjab side and Mumbai Indians, Sreesanth made a derogatory comments towards Harbhajan Singh. Sreesanth's words provoked Harbhajan to the point where he physically assaulted him by slapping him.
Ambati Rayudu fumbled the ball, causing it to roll past the boundary ropes. Harbhajan Singh was visibly displeased with Rayudu's lackluster performance and expressed his frustration with a few choice words.
The intensity of the IPL match reached a boiling point as the players began hurling both verbal and physical abuse at each other. The umpires were forced to intervene.