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2019 Cricket World Cup 10 Controversies

Just like wins, losses, euphoria, heartbreak and injuries, controversies are a part and parcel of the game. Though they are unwanted, but not unavoidable. At a big stage like ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, any minute abnormality sparks a huge controversy. Whether it is a player who did not act according to the laws of the game or any off-field incident that incites rage, controversies are very common nowadays.

Cricket World Cup Controversies: The 2019 edition of the World Cup was no different to it, both on and off the field. While some controversies had to deal with the gestures of specific players, others included the stands of specific cricket boards.

Let us have a look at Top 10 Cricket World Cup Controversies:

10. Non-bailable bails

Let us get this one off the list first. With the bails becoming digital to ensure precision in decision-making while checking run-outs, its weight has increased considerably. Since the past few months, bails not falling off despite the ball hitting the stumps has become a common occurrence.

After the IPL, the bail controversy has rocked the World Cup. The bails have not fallen many times after getting hit by the ball, with David Warner, Chris Gayle and Quinton de Kock being the beneficiaries. Many pundits are arguing to declare the batsman out once the light from the bail is on.

9. Mohammad Shahzad’s mysterious injury

Cricket World Cup Controversies: If you thought the appointment of Gulbadin Naib as the skipper is the biggest surprise that can come from Afghanistan in this World Cup, you were wrong. One of their most trusted campaigners, Mohammad Shahzad was ruled out of the tournament because of an injury after the first two games.

The saga started afterwards, with the wicket-keeper batsman claiming that he is fit and has been kicked out of the team for no good reason. “If I was unfit then how could I play the first two matches? The physio told me that I will be alright if I take a bit of rest, and suddenly I was ruled out of the tournament. I have done so much for Afghanistan cricket and this is what happened to me,” a heartbroken Shahzad commented.

8. Rohit Sharma’s dismissal against the Windies

Rohit Sharma has broken many records in this World Cup. He has become the only player to score 5 hundreds in a single edition of the tournament and is currently tied with Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 6 World Cup hundreds. However, he could have broken that record too, had it not been for an unlucky dismissal against the Windies.

West Indian cricketers appealed for a caught behind off Kemar Roach’s bowling, but on-field umpire Richard Illingworth was unmoved. Jason Holder opted for DRS and Illingworth’s decision was changed. However, the replays were inconclusive, with a zoomed-in angle showing that the ball might have hit the pad and not the bat. But the third-umpire over-turned the on-field umpire’s decision this time, which raised many questions about the technology.

Michael Gough also had to face the flak on social media for the same and to make things worse, one of the Indian fans, edited his Wikipedia page as well.

7. Pakistan team spotted in a hookah parlour

While many on-field decisions sparked controversy, the behaviour of cricketers off the field was under the scrutiny too. After a thumping defeat against India, Pakistani players had something worse in store for them. Pictures of some senior Pakistani cricketers enjoying their time in a shisha parlour at Manchester before the marquee clash surfaced in social media.

Shoaib Malik was spotted alongside his wife Sania Mirza, while Imad Wasim and Wahab Riaz was also pictured. The Pakistani fans were enraged for obvious reasons and asked for an investigation. Though it was found that the pictures were not from the day before the crucial match, players involved in a highly competitive tournament spending time in a hookah bar at 2 AM still raised many eyebrows.

6. The India-Pakistan Ad fiasco

Cricket World Cup Controversies: Ever since the ‘Mauka Mauka’ ad, the India-Pakistan clash has got a new twist to it. Even before a ball is bowled, a match is played by the advertisement agencies of both countries, and neither shies away from taking a dig at the other. This time, India came up with an ad which showed India as the ‘father’ of Pakistan. For obvious reasons, the Pakistanis were upset.

It was then Pakistan’s to come up with something similar. They mocked Indian IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who was held captive in Pakistan after his MIG 21 crashed in that part of the world. This was the turn of Indians to get offended, as things got heated up even before the match started.

5. Chris Gayle’s dismissal against Australia

Though the West Indies had a very tough time in England, they started their campaign on a great note. After beating Pakistan in their first game, they almost won against Australia, but poor umpiring proved costly. Chris Gayle was given out twice by the on-field umpire, and he survived on both occasions because of DRS.

However, the Universe Boss was unlucky in his third attempt, as replays showed that Mitchell Starc’s delivery would have gone on to hit the stumps. While the umpires check no-ball before moving to ball tracker, they don’t do the same for the previous delivery. Replays showed that the previous delivery was a no-ball by a very big margin, but the on-field umpire completely missed it. Hence, Gayle was dismissed in what should have been a free hit delivery.

4. Kane Williamson did not walk off after edging the ball

Kane Williamson has the image of a very obedient and well-behaved man. But the world witnessed a different, more competitive version of the Kiwi skipper when New Zealand took on South Africa at Edgbaston. Chasing a target of 242, they were once reeling at 137/5. Things could have been worse if Williamson was dismissed, which he should have been when he edged Imran Tahir’s delivery.

Imran Tahir bowled a beauty of a delivery to Williamson which the batsman completely missed and was in two minds whether to play it or not. In the process, he had edged the ball to the keeper and Tahir looked excited about the same for a while. But surprisingly, the Proteas keeper Quinton de Kock was unmoved and with the skipper Faf du Plessis at the boundary, he also didn’t go for the review.

It was the key moment in the game and eventually proved costly for South Africa as the replays showed that the batsman had edged the ball. Many questioned Williamson’s integrity as to why he didn’t walk but with nobody appealing from the opposition, the batsman was within his rights to stay put.

3. India’s orange jersey

According to the rules, the Men in Blue needed to sport an alternate kit against England, who also wear blue. The jersey designers opted for an orange jersey, which led to numerous speculations and controversies. Initially, there were various unofficial designs which were making rounds on social media. Even the players were not aware of what jersey they will sport against England.

Once it was confirmed that India will be wearing a jersey that is orange-heavy, politics kicked in. The political leaders accused BJP of playing the role in it by making various controversial statements. However, Kohli made it clear that the jersey was quite exciting and didn’t find any problem with it. Amidst all the chaos, India lost the match against the hosts.

2. MS Dhoni’s gloves

Cricket World Cup Controversies: Perhaps the biggest controversy of this edition’s World Cup was regarding Indian wicket-keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s gloves. In India’s opening encounter against South Africa, Dhoni was seen wearing a pair of gloves with army insignia on them.

Though Indian fans loved Dhoni’s gesture, it didn’t go well with ICC. The governing body of cricket asked him to wear gloves without that logo, as a player can’t sport any commercial, religious or military logo on his kit. BCCI was baffled by this and asked ICC to reconsider their decision. But the men at ICC remained firm and Dhoni finally had to wear different gloves.

1. Planes flying over Headingley with controversial messages

More than MS Dhoni’s gloves, the planes flying over Headingley in Leeds hogged the headlines. An unauthorised plane flew over the stadium with the message ‘Justice for Balochistan‘ during the Afghanistan-Pakistan game. This led to the fans from both the sides getting involved in a fight outside the ground.

While the match ended in a thriller, it was marred by the fans fighting inside the ground as well. The ICC released s statement later stating that they will make sure it doesn’t happen again. But during the India-Sri Lanka game, the planes flew twice over the stadium with the messages related to Kashmir and the BCCI was irked with the same as the wrote a strict letter to the governing body.

Source: https://www.sportzcraazy.com/top-10-controversies-in-icc-cricket-world-cup-2019/

 

Top 10 Handsome WWE Wrestlers

Nowadays people like and also love to watch wrestling and Wrestling is one of the most popular, exciting and amazing sports games. Not only men, but women are also going mad over it. Wrestling has become a part of life for many people around the world. There are several reasons to fall in love with wrestling. By wrestling, you can earn money as well as become superstar, the celebrity also. So, today we provide you some information about handsome WWE Wrestlers. If you are looking for the same then read the rest of the article carefully.

Most Handsome Superstars of WWE:

The Rock: Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, he is a pro wrestler and producer as well as movie actor also. He is one of the most popular and talked celebrities today. He is a 47-year-old and still highest-earning movie actor worldwide.

John Cena: John Cena is a big name in pro wrestling, and he is also a talented rapper and actor. Probably everyone in this world known this famous star or heard about him at least once. John Cena is a 16th-time world champion and now a day busy in movies and Television shows so he rarely appears in WWE.

AJ Styles: Allen Neal Jones) well known as AJ Styles in the wrestling ring for his phenomenal performance. AJ currently working with WWE and also 2 times WWE champion and currently United States champion.

Finn Balor: Finn Balor is an Irish professional wrestler and first WWE Universal Champion. He is 38 years old but looks very handsome and cute and not even look like he is 38 years old. Finn currently working with WWE.

Randy Orton: Probably no person doesn’t know the 13-time world champion Randy Orton and also one of the youngest wrestlers who become the WWE world heavyweight champion. He has uncountable female fans around the globe. He looks handsome and Dangerous at the same time.

Chris Jericho: There are a lot of reasons to adore Chris Jericho. He is not a professional wrestler but also an actor, musician, and businessman. Chris is 48 years old, but he still drives women crazy. He is now working with All Elite Wrestling. 

Justin Gabriel: If you love men with beards you are probably in love with Justin Gabriel this guy looks handsome, adorable and sexy, especially when he performs his famous 450 splashes. 

The Miz: The miz is an American pro wrestler and also worked in many movies and also does a charity show for earning money for cancer people and one of the kind heart person. His married have a beautiful wife and a beautiful daughter. A lot of women find this man delightful and handsome. 

Cody Rhodes: Cody Rhodes is one of the most popular WWE Superstar now. His performances are always spectacular and impressive. This young man has a perfect 6 packs abs. He is running his own wrestling business with his friends now a day.

Evan Bourne: One of the prettiest wrestlers on our list is Even Bourne. Thousands of women around the world have fallen in love with him. He is gorgeous and has a stunning body. No wonder girls adore him and guys seem envious. 

So, based on the above details, you will get the idea about the Top 10 Handsome WWE Wrestlers. If you like my posts then share it and keep commenting

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What Is Icing in ICE Hockey Games?

Icing is largely a defensive strategy used to interrupt an opponent’s attack in hockey, but it can also be an offensive strategy. And as fast-moving and physical as ice hockey is, with speed, strength, and agility the hallmarks of top players, strategy still plays a big part in the game. Particularly icing. Let’s find out more.

Icing occurs when the defense sends the puck over the center red line and past the opposing team’s goal line, with no other player touching the puck. If the puck is first touched by a now-defensive player on the other team, icing is called. The result is a face-off in the defensive end of the team who sent the puck to begin with—that is, the team who caused the icing infraction.

ICE Hockey Game Information

League rules differ on icing. In the National Hockey League (NHL), icing is a double-edged strategy because first and foremost it will disrupt an offensive threat, pausing the flow and momentum of the attacking team or creating a pause in the action (the face-off) so the defensive team can get organized; however, in the NHL if a member of the team who sent the puck across the center red line reaches the puck first after it crosses the opposing team’s goal line, it becomes a smart offensive play, giving that team a potential scoring advantage. The puck is live and in play.

For this reason, you’ll see opposing NHL players race for the puck in a potential icing situation, because which team is likely to touch the puck first determines whether icing is called. An NHL rule passed in 2013 resulted in “hybrid icing,” where the linesman must determine which player will touch the puck first after it crosses the goal line. If the linesman judges that the defensive player will reach the puck first, icing is called; if the attacking player is in the lead (judging by the position of his foremost skate at the face-off dot), icing is not called and play continues. This rule was passed to prevent collisions (and therefore injuries) as players raced for the puck in an icing situation, trying to touch it first. In a potential icing scenario, if the goalie leaves his crease and touches the puck first, it’s not icing and play continues.

Sometimes, near the end of regulation play, a team pulls their goalie to have an attacking player advantage. If they have no one guarding their goal, they risk goals being scored against them because a quick clearance of the puck from the opposite end will not result in icing: when the other team clears the puck over the center red line and it goes into the goal, even if no one touches it, that counts as a goal.

Shorthand Exception to the Icing Penalty

When a team is down a player or shorthanded due to a penalty, they are free to clear the puck from their defensive zone and no icing infraction is called. However, the full-strength team will still be called for icing when they violate the rules.

ICE Hockey Game Rules

• The game starts in the centre circle with a face off. This is where the referee drops the puck in between two opposing players who then scrap to win position for their team. A faceoff may also be used to resume play after a stoppage in any of the attacking or defending face off zones.
• Players may use physical force to win the puck off their opponent. Body checking can be used but is not prohibited in the back or above shoulder height.
• Players who are imposed to have committed a minor penalty will be ordered to leave the ice for two minutes and their team play with 5 players for that duration. If the opposing team score a goal within those two minutes then that player can return to the rink immediately.
• A minor penalty can include tripping an opponent with their stick, holding with either their stick or hands, hooking with their stick or body checking a player without the puck.
• Major penalties will result in a player being removed from the ice for up to 5 minutes. These may include fighting, inflicting serious injury on opposing players or continued minor violations.