11 cricketers who were caught in controversy in 2018

#4 Sabbir Rahman - Bangladesh

Sania Mirza subjected to eve-teasing by Sabbir Rahman claims Shoaib Malik

Bangladesh's Sabbir Rahman found himself with multiple controversies in 2018. On September 01, 2018, he was banned by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for a period of six months for his repeated off-field issues like altercations with fans and issues with teammates.

The Pakistan cricket veteran, Shoaib Malik, had claimed that Sabbir Rahman eve-teased Sania Mirza which did not go well the board and the fans. The Bangladeshi middle-order batsman has been warned by BCB of a lengthy ban if his misdemeanours continue.

#5 Dinesh Chandimal - Sri Lanka

Chandimal was charged by ICC for altering the condition of the ball

On June 16, 2018, the Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal was found involved in a ball-tampering controversy when they played against West Indies.

The on-field umpires Aleem Dar and Ian Gould changed the ball after finding that the ball condition was tampered by Dinesh Chandimal. The decision didn't go well with the Sri Lankan skipper as he remained in the dugout along with his team delaying the start of the game for almost a session.

He was found guilty and was banned for the second and third Test against West Indies.

#6 Quinton de Kock - South Africa

Australia's first Test win vs South Africa was marred by De Kock - Warner controversy

De Kock was involved in an ugly altercation with David Warner during the third day tea time of the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Durban.

The South African wicket-keeper is alleged to have made derogatory remarks about the Australian's wife during the spat. The CCTV footage showed the intensity of the altercation and the ICC, rightly, have given demerit points to both Warner and De Kock.