'Cricket,' the so called gentlemen's game. 

The restoration of the English monarchy in the 17th century paved the way for sports like cricket to evolve. 

The Nobility revered the game of cricket, as it fuelled countless opportunities to gamble - how fitting.

In light of the recent controversial bribery confession of Zimbabwean cricketing idol Brendan Taylor, this was a man who had not been paid in eight months. It's a tragic tale.

The red flag was there, yet Taylor and many before him couldn't resist the lure.

This is Part 1 of some of the most controversial moments in cricket history.

Let's dive into the underbelly of cricket.

6. Darrell Hair, no-ball controversy (1995, number 16)

A polarising cricketer, Sri Lankan spin-wizard Muttiah Muralitharan dived opinion like no other.

During the Second Test at the MCG, Murali was controversially no-balled by Australian umpire Darrell Hair seven times in three overs for throwing.

Sri Lankan Captain Arjun Ranatunga, who was not far away from controversy throughout his career, took his players off the field. 

'Murali,' who had an unusual hyperextension of his arm, was cleared of throwing in 1996 and 1999, eventually becoming the most successful international bowler in history, claiming the most wickets in Test and ODI history with 800 at 22.72 and 534 at 23.08, respectively. 

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