5 biggest cricketing controversies of 2015

Controversies are always a part of any sport. When you have individuals pushing their minds and bodies to the very limit to compete at the highest level, there will be the odd occasion when tempers will flare up and words will be exchanged.But it's not just about the war of words between two individuals on the pitch. In cricket, a variety of factors like a controversial umpiring decision, administrative laxity or charges of corruption can rake up a huge controversy.Let us look at the 5 biggest and most talked about cricketing controversies that happened this year.

#5 The DRS-controversy in the Day/Night Test

Lyon was walking to the dressing room before he was called back

The first ever Day/Night Test was a huge success and made headlines for all the right reasons. Except a controversial decision by the DRS that wrongly turned down an appeal against Nathan Lyon.

On Day 2 of the Test match, Lyon had got the faintest of edges while trying to sweep Mitchell Santner and the Kiwis went up in unison. But Lyon was given not out by the on-field umpire S Ravi and the third umpire decided to stay with his call because of lack of 'conclusive evidence'.

HotSpot showed the edge clearly, but Nigel Llong chose to ignore it in the absence of any confirmation from the Snickometer. "There is a mark on the bat, I'm not sure where it is coming from," said Llong to on-field umpire S Ravi. The replays were, however, sufficient to suggest that Lyon had nicked it.

Lyon went on to score 34 runs and was involved in a crucial 74-run partnership which ultimately swung the match in the favour of the Aussies. The decision was heavily criticised and it proved once again that the DRS is still not fool-proof.