Relive cricket’s funniest moments with these top five unforgettable on-camera blunders, from shocking slip-ups to awkward misplays, reminding fans that even the pros have their off days!
5. Usman Khawaja Changes Abdomen Guard
During the 2020-21 Big Bash League, Usman Khawaja gave everyone a laugh with an unexpected on-field moment. Playing for Sydney Thunder against Brisbane Heat, he faced a tricky situation with his abdomen guard. Instead of heading to the dressing room, Khawaja chose to make the adjustment right on the field!
To everyone’s surprise, he removed his pads, shoes, and even his trousers, leaving both fans and commentators in shock. The game paused for a few minutes while a teammate fetched him a new guard. It was a truly unforgettable and rare cricket moment.
4. Shahid Afridi denying handshake with a girl
Shahid Afridi has delivered countless memorable moments, but one incident stands out. We’ve all experienced the awkwardness of an ignored handshake—exactly what happened between Afridi and a sponsor. This memorable moment occurred during a 2014 ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand in the UAE. At the post-match presentation, Ramiz Raja invited Afridi to receive an award from a female sponsor. As Afridi approached, he posed for a photo, seemingly overlooking her extended hand.
Whether this snub was intentional or accidental remains unclear, but Afridi’s past remarks have fans wondering if it was deliberate. To this day, it’s remembered as one of cricket’s most cringe-worthy moments—especially for the sponsor.
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3. Rohan Mustafa chasing the ball while being shirtless
The T10 League was designed to bring fans fun and excitement, though not always in the ways they anticipated. Recently, Rohan Mustafa made headlines—but not for the right reasons.
During a match in Abu Dhabi, cricket witnessed one of its most embarrassing moments. Mustafa found himself shirtless as the bowler delivered the ball. When the ball was hit in his direction, he failed to prevent it from reaching the boundary. This blunder turned Mustafa into the subject of many jokes. As he hilariously attempted to chase the ball while changing his shirt, both his teammates and fans couldn’t help but laugh at his comical mishap.
2. Glenn Maxwell’s embarrassing leave
Throughout his career, Glenn Maxwell has consistently entertained fans with his explosive batting, particularly in T20 matches. However, every player has moments they’d rather forget, and for Maxwell, it’s his infamous first-ball leave.
This blunder occurred in December 2014 during a Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat. Maxwell came in to bat early in the innings but misjudged an inswinger from Ryan Duffield and ended up bowled. His leave is often cited as one of the worst in cricket history. In a subsequent interview, Maxwell acknowledged that he was likely trying to be too clever. While it may have been a source of embarrassment for him, fans around the world found it utterly hilarious.
1. Hasan Ali getting injured while celebrating a wicket
Injuries are a common occurrence in cricket and other sports, but getting hurt while celebrating is rare. This unusual incident happened to Pakistan’s fast bowler, Hasan Ali, during the 2018 tour to Zimbabwe.
After bowling out Ryan Murray, Hasan executed his signature “bomb” celebration. Unfortunately, this time, things went awry, and he injured his neck. As a result, he missed the following two matches. This remains one of cricket’s most embarrassing moments, likely a memory Hasan Ali wishes he could erase.