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England controversies
Sun, July 27 2014
The Ashes 2013-14: Graeme Swann apologises for ‘crass’ rape comment
Swann apologised for a "crass and offensive" comment on Thursday.
Sun, July 27 2014
Ashes 2013-14: Monty Panesar target of racial jibe from public announcer
A ground announcer for England's drawn tour match in Alice Springs on Saturday was stood down by Cricket Australia (CA) for pronouncing Monty Panesar's name in an Indian accent.
Sun, July 27 2014
Australian media lambasted for insensitive treatment of Jonathan Trott
Australian newspapers came under fire by a leading mental health charity for being insensitive in their treatment of Jonathan Trott after it was revealed he was suffering from a "stress-related illness". Trott flew back to England after the completion of the first Ashes 2013-14 Test in Brisbane at The Gabba.
Sun, July 27 2014
Ashes 2013-14: David Warner apologises for “poor and weak” comment on Jonathan Trott
Australia opener David Warner on Tuesday apologised for calling England batsman Jonathan Trott as "poor and weak" during the first Ashes Test at Brisbane.
Sat, August 23 2014
Ashes 2013: The Stuart Broad walking saga has stretched a bit too far
Stuart Broad walks into a bar...Oh no, wait! Stuart Broad doesn't walk! These are one of the many gazillion jokes that have popped up on the cosmic world wide web ever since that legendary day in mid-July during the first Test of the Ashes when England's blond and cherubic all-rounder had the audacity to not walk when he edged a delivery that went to first slip after ricocheting off wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, which was spotted by every living being on the planet other than the umpire.