India vs Australia
19 November 2023
Several contentious DRS decisions during the 2023 World Cup Final added to India's frustration as they lost to Australia despite being unbeaten throughout the tournament.
India vs Australia
7-11 June 2023
India were penalized for a slow over rate during the WTC Final, continuing a pattern of teams being docked championship points for failing to meet the required overs per day.
Afghanistan vs Pakistan
23 October 2023
A controversial short run call during the 2023 World Cup match between Afghanistan and Pakistan led to Afghan fans accusing the umpires of costing their team the match.
Various IPL Teams
March-May 2023
The introduction of the Impact Player rule in IPL 2023 created confusion about substitution timings and match referee oversight.
International
2023
The ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit announced a major coordinated operation in 2023 targeting organised corruption networks operating across multiple franchise T20 leagues simultaneously — identifying intermediaries who had penetrated multiple competitions.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
6 November 2023
Angelo Mathews became the first player in international cricket history to be given 'Timed Out' after his helmet strap broke and he couldn't face a delivery within the stipulated time, with Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan refusing to withdraw the appeal.
BCCI / Women's Premier League
February 2023
The inaugural Women's Premier League auction in 2023 produced eye-catching contracts for some players but raised sharp questions about the pay gap between the highest-paid WPL stars and the majority of players, and about whether the league genuinely elevated the financial standing of women's cricket globally.