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Ramnaresh Sarwan vs. Glenn McGrath: Cricket’s Most Heated On-Field Confrontation
Cricket Tales (Famous Cricket Fights(: The West Indian Ramnaresh Sarwan’s cricketing career has been marked not only by moments of brilliance but also by a series of controversies that have stirred debate within the cricketing world. While he was involved in several on-field incidents during his career, none drew as much attention as the altercation during the Antigua Test in 2003.
In a heated exchange with Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath, tensions escalated dramatically when Sarwan allegedly made a personal remark referencing McGrath’s wife, who was undergoing treatment for cancer at the time. The incident overshadowed what was otherwise a historic and thrilling Test match, where the West Indies chased down a world-record total of 418 in the fourth innings — a feat in which Sarwan himself contributed significantly with a remarkable innings of 105. Instead of being remembered for his on-field performance, Sarwan made headlines for his inappropriate remarks.
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- 06 Feb 2021 04:31