In the world of cricket, where teamwork and camaraderie often take centre stage, there have been moments when intense rivalries and disagreements erupted within the same team. From verbal spats to on-field confrontations, these clashes among teammates have left an indelible mark on the sport's history. In this article, we delve into some of the most recent and unforgettable feuds that transpired between cricketing legends, highlighting the passion, ego, and occasionally, the animosity that can brew even among the most skilled players from the same country. Join us on a journey through time, as we explore the intriguing conflicts that unfolded both on and off the cricket field.
Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal, two of Bangladesh's star cricketers, had a public spat on social media, criticizing each other's contributions to the team.
During the 2012 tri-series in Australia, Sehwag and Dhoni had public disagreements over team selection, which ultimately led to Sehwag's removal from the squad.
Pietersen and Strauss had a public feud in 2012, with Pietersen sending derogatory text messages about Strauss to South African players during a series.
Raina and Jadeja reportedly had a disagreement during a 2013 IPL match, which resulted in Raina being sidelined for disciplinary reasons.
During an IPL match in 2013, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli had an altercation, which resulted in both players being fined.
In 2019, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja had an on-field altercation during an ODI match against England, highlighting tensions within the Indian cricket team.
Tendulkar's appointment as captain in 1996 strained his relationship with Azharuddin, leading to captaincy changes and a public feud during the match-fixing scandal.
These Indian cricket legends had their differences, which became public on multiple occasions during their careers, including differences over team selection.
Warne and Waugh had a famous feud that stemmed from their personal differences and differences in leadership styles during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The two great Pakistani fast bowlers had their moments of tension, often related to captaincy and leadership issues.
One of the most infamous confrontations in cricket occurred when Harbhajan Singh was accused of slapping S Sreesanth during an IPL match in 2008.
During a 2008 Test series against India, a fallout between Andrew Symonds and Michael Clarke resulted in a heated exchange and was followed by Symonds being sent home.
In 1983, during a Pakistan vs. India match, Javed Miandad and Imran Khan had a heated exchange. Miandad imitated Imran's bowling action, leading to a tense moment.
A significant controversy during India's 1936 tour to England involving Lala Amarnath and the Maharaja of Vizianagaram (Vizzy) highlighted internal conflicts within the team.