Top 10 Funny Moments in Cricket History That Will Make Your Day

If you have been the one who thinks cricket is all about serious batting techniques and strategic field placements, we urge you to think again! Yeah! Even though cricket is known as a gentleman’s game, it has its fair share of moments that are anything but not genteel. Hilarious on-field mishaps are unexpected for viewers and cricketers but have provided countless belly laughs to cricket fans. Amidst the T20 World Cup and the seriousness of the game, it’s good to look at the fun side of cricket as well, besides records and strategy. For this, we have jotted down the top 10 funniest moments in cricket that will make you laugh and remind you that even in the heat of competition, there’s always room for humour. 

Sit back and relive some of the funniest moments in cricket history.

Top 10 Funny Moments in Cricket History

Here are some hilarious and unforgettable moments that were caught on camera.

Lou Vincent’s Oops Moment – His Pants Falling Off

Whenever a topic related to the funniest moments in cricket history, Lou Vincent’s infamous wardrobe malfunction always comes up on the top! Can you imagine the embarrassment? Lou Vincent, a highly talented player from New Zealand, was fielded on the boundary line. In a desperate attempt to save a boundary, his pants suddenly fell! The crowd erupted in laughter, and even the players couldn’t keep a straight face. This unforgettable moment is still a favourite topic for teasing. Who knew cricket could have such unexpected comedy?

Watch this oops cricket moment!

Mark Richardson’s Cramp Comedy

Can you imagine a cramp turning into a comedy show on the cricket field? That’s exactly what happened with Mark Richardson a few years ago during a match between India and New Zealand. Richardson was at the crease when suddenly, cramps stuck!

His muscles cramped up as he played a shot, causing him to collapse in a heap. But that’s not all – the noises he made while falling were hilarious! And if that wasn’t funny enough, he started wriggling on the ground, much to the amusement of everyone present. The crowd couldn’t contain their laughter, and even the players and umpires were in stitches. 

Watch this funny cricket comedy video!

Glenn McGrath’s Red Card Surprise

You must have heard of a red card in football, and that’s obvious there, but have you ever heard of a red card in cricket? Sounds strange, right? Enter the legendary umpire Billy Bowden, known for his quirky and unique style. His red card incident with Glenn McGrath is a classic one to talk about. 

During a match between Australia and New Zealand, McGrath bled an underarm delivery just for laughs. And what happened next? Well, without missing a beat, Billy Bowden pulled out a red card, mimicking a football referee! Everyone – from the players to the crowd- burst into laughter. It was all good fun, showing there’s always room for humour, even in a serious game.

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Ajit Agarkar’s One Run Celebration with Bat Raise

Have you ever seen someone celebrate one run like it’s a century? Well, Agarkar did just that. Known as one of India’s best fast bowlers from the 2000s, Agarkar gave us a moment to remember during a tour of Australia.

Agarkar got out for a duck in seven consecutive matches. Finally, he managed to score a single run; what he did after that is still written in the history of cricket. He lifted his bat and waved it to the crowd like he had just hit a century! Fans and players couldn’t help but laugh at his over-the-top celebration. It was a lighthearted moment that showed how even the smallest achievements can be celebrated with big smiles. And we can blame him; after 7 frustrating ducks, 1 run seems like an achievement. 

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Zaheer Khan and His Female Fan

Female fans’ love for cricketers is not new, but things get funny when fellow players join in the teasing game. That’s what happened with Zahir Khan! 

Amidst the intense action on the field between India and Pakistan, a female fan caught everyone’s attention by holding up a placard that read “Love You, Zaheer”. As the cameraman zooms in on her, the Indian players in the dressing room can’t help but notice and start teasing Zaheer, much to the amusement of everyone. The girl blushes, the players have a good laugh, and the crowd joins in the fun.

Watch Za-hero’s funny cricket moment!

Andrew Strauss’s Shattered Sunglasses

Ever wondered how a routine fielding moment turned into a comedy show on the cricket pitch? Let’s continue our cricket funny moments marathon and read about the next LOL cricket incident with England’s cricketer, Andrew Strauss, on the field.

He was playing a test match against South Africa, and in his typical fielding position, Strauss grabbed the ball and got ready to make a throw. But just as he’s about to release the ball, disaster strikes! His sunglasses fly off his face; before he knows it, the ball smashes straight into them, shattering them into pieces. 

Watch the ROFL cricket moment!

Dwayne Smith’s Hilarious Missed Run-Out

Next in our line of funny moments is Dwayne Smith’s run-out attempt that turned into a comedy of errors on the playing field. This happened in the IPL, when Mumbai Indians’ Dwayne Smith was playing against Chennai Super Kings, and he hit a shot towards the off-side and got ready to take a quick single. But only if taking a single is that quick for Smith; a fielding blunder happened, and suddenly, a second run seems tempting. Smith goes for it, but uh-oh! Things start to get messy!
The fielders, trying to redeem themselves, attempt to run Smith out not once, not twice, but four times! Four failed attempts in a single ball! It’s like watching a scene from a slapstick comedy.
In the end, despite the chaos and the fielder’s persistent efforts, Smith manages to survive. Talk about luck, huh?

Watch this slapstick cricket comedy moment!

Rohit Sharma’s Toss Blunder

India’s cricket team captain, Rohit Sharma, was in a rather forgetful situation during a match against New Zealand in 2023. He won the toss but completely blanked out on whether to bat or bowl first.

As Rohit stood there, scratching his head in confusion, everyone around couldn’t help but burst into laughter. After a brief moment of embarrassment, Rohit finally recalled his duty as captain and decided to bowl first. And crisis averted! But you can bet this forgetful moment became the talk of the town for a while, with fans and commentators alike having a good chuckle over it.

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Hasan Ali’s Wicket Celebration

Another memorable moment in cricket is Hasan Ali’s wicket celebration. He explodes into action whenever he takes a wicket. During a match against Zimbabwe, Hasan’s celebration didn’t go as planned. As he was about to celebrate after a wicket, he suddenly felt a pain in his neck, which turned out to be a cramp or muscle strain, which required the physio’s attention.

One minute, he was celebrating, and the next, you were getting checked by the physio! Since then, Hasan’s teammates and fans haven’t let him forget about it, teasing him endlessly.   

Moments like these add a dose of humour to the game, reminding us that even the best-laid plans can sometimes backfire. 

Watch Hasan’s laugh to pain moment!

Virat Kohli’s Pant Mishap

Let’s wrap up our top 10 funny moments in cricket list with a classic mishap involving Virat Kohli. It’s the India vs Sri Lanka match back in 2010, and King Kohli is patrolling the boundary line like the pro he is. But then, out of nowhere, disaster strikes – his pants decide to take an impromptu trip southward, 

This happened when Kohli tried to save a boundary; his pants betrayed him, exposing him to the stadium in stitches. Even his teammate Yuvraj Singh couldn’t hold back the laughter, and to this day, he loves to bring up this unforgettable moment. 

Watch King Kohli’s funny moment!

And with that, we’ve wrapped up our list of cricket’s funniest moments. Until the next mishap on the pitch, keep smiling, cricket fans!

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FAQs

Which is one popular, famous, funny moment in cricket history?

One famous funny moment is when Inzamam-ul-Haq of Pakistan got run out while trying to avoid being hit by the ball. He jumped to dodge the ball and accidentally knocked the stumps with his bat, leading to his dismissal.

Are there any funny yet serious anecdotes from cricket tours or off-field events involving players for which they later got punished?

During the 2007 World Cup, Freddie Flintoff once got so drunk that he tried to “pedal” a pedalo boat in the middle of the night and was later punished by the ECB with head coach Duncan Fletcher furious.

Which is one funny cricket moment involving Virat Kohli?

Many incidents happened where Kohli showcased his fun side. Still, one that gained much attention was during a match against Australia when Virat Kohli mimicked Steven Smith’s unique mannerisms, including his fidgety movements and quirks. This imitation was caught on camera and entertained both the audience and the players.