Ball tampering "Down Under"

Forfiet the ashes 

The fines have been handed out, together with a one test ban.

Somewhat lenient me thinks 

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. 

K 

It's because it was OZ if it had been England there would have been a much higher punishment insisted upon especialy if we had the ashes

What's the Ashes got to do with it? They're playing/cheating against South Africa.

Sport just keeps plumbing the depths.

It's just not cricket.

It'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.

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.

What grounds do you have for this allegation?

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!!

I saw a quote from Mr Smith today saying he was the right man for the job. Sounds like he's got a bucket and sponge ready!😀