Ball tampering "Down Under"
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JVB66 replied on 25/03/2018 16:51
Extugger replied on 25/03/2018 17:34
Kennine replied on 25/03/2018 17:42
Posted on 25/03/2018 17:42
Ball tampering has been prevalent since the advent of Cricket. No country has been immune but only recently the photographic evidence has meant that a few unfortunate teams have been caught red handed. It used to be having a pocket full of grit and rubbing it into one side of the ball which was common place. The teams are just a bit more sophisticated now.
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JVB66 replied on 25/03/2018 17:43
Wherenext replied on 25/03/2018 20:09
nelliethehooker replied on 25/03/2018 21:58
Extugger replied on 25/03/2018 22:26
Posted on 25/03/2018 21:58 by nelliethehookerIt's just not cricket.
Ah, but it was!!
My view is never mind banning them for 1 match and fining them, they should be banned sine die, and that would then set an example to all other sides who might consider doing similar.
Posted on 25/03/2018 22:26
Have to agree.
A one match ban is pathetic. The Australian Prime Minister's speech was succinct and his dismay was clearly evident.
The one test ban is probably all that is required at the moment because I think there will be further repercussions. I wouldn't be surprised to see Smith dropped and banned for life by the ACB. Shame, because he's a superb talent.
byron replied on 25/03/2018 22:36
ABM replied on 25/03/2018 23:00
Posted on 25/03/2018 23:00
Like Nellie & Jonray, I think that what has happened so far is lenient BUT I'll wait till after they get home to see what happens then. I might be wrong but I have a gut feeling that both of 'em will be lucky to get jobs washing sight screens in future!!
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papgeno replied on 26/03/2018 09:27
Posted on 25/03/2018 23:00 by ABMLike Nellie & Jonray, I think that what has happened so far is lenient BUT I'll wait till after they get home to see what happens then. I might be wrong but I have a gut feeling that both of 'em will be lucky to get jobs washing sight screens in future!!
Extugger