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David Warner (R) discusses the balls shape with umpire Ian Gould during the day-night cricket Test against Pakistan in Brisbane. AFP Photo

Australia's slide began much before ball-tampering scandal: Ian Gould

Gould admitted he couldn't quite believe what he was seeing on TV, but said what came out of it was good for the game

9 April 2020 9:24 AM

Former West Indies pace bowler Michael Hoding. DC File Photo

Why saliva can't be used in bio-secure environment: Michael Holding

Waqar Younis opines cricketers use saliva and sweat by habit, while Allan Donald says legalising ball-tampering is the...

27 April 2020 12:34 PM

Indias Amit Mishra (L) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar check the dual-coloured balls at a practice session. AP Photo

Covid effect: Exit saliva and enter artificial substances for...

Legalisation of 'ball tampering' should be addressed by the governing body before the game makes a return after the...

24 April 2020 10:06 AM

Cameron Bancroft of Australia (R) is questioned by umpires regarding ball tampering on the third day of the third cricket Test at Newlands Stadium, in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday. AP Photo

Smith took blame for ball-tampering scandal to save side: Flintoff

'I can't believe that the whole team isn't in on it. As a bowler, if someone gives me a ball that's been tampered with,...

22 April 2020 11:51 AM

Virat Kohli (Photo: AP)

Tampering issue still a grey area

The ICC wasn't convinced Kohli was guilty as the footage did not show conclusively he had used extraneous substance

26 Nov 2016 11:58 PM

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Alastair Cook seeks clarity from ICC on ball tampering

On the issue of ball tampering, Engalnd skipper Alastair Cook said that there are lot of grey areas and ICC needs to...

25 Nov 2016 3:06 PM

I think it (ball tampering allegations) is just to take focus away from the series, said Virat Kohli. (Photo: AP)

Ball tampering: I don't pay attention to all those things, says Kohli

A British daily alleged that Virat Kohli was involved in ball tampering during the first India versus England Test in...

25 Nov 2016 7:33 AM

As well as the fine, du Plessis had three demerit points added to his disciplinary record. If he collects another point within 24 months, they will be converted to suspension points and he will be banned.

Ball tampering: ICC hits out at Faf du Plessis appeal

In a statement, the ICC reinforced that under the laws of cricket a player should not use artificial substances to shine...

25 Nov 2016 4:42 AM

The legendary spinner and Indian coach Anil Kumble said that he was not at all perturbed by what the British media has reported.

No Indian player involved in ball tampering: Kumble

A British tabloid published footages of Kohli applying saliva to the ball during the first Test against England at...

24 Nov 2016 11:36 AM

While vIRAT Kohli did not face any charges, ICC fined South Africas stand-in Test skipper after the footage of him allegedly changing the condition of the ball during the Hobart Test emerged. (Photo: PTI)

Ball-tampering allegations against Kohli ludicrous': Nasser Hussain

The former England skipper also defended South African stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis who was fined by ICC for ball...

24 Nov 2016 7:45 AM

As per the ICC regulations on ball tampering, if a complaint is not lodged within five days of the Test match, the issue cannot be taken up. (Photo: PTI)

Ball tampering allegations against Kohli unfounded

The England team have not filed any complaint and have also declined to comment on the issue.

23 Nov 2016 11:46 AM

South Africas stand-in Test skipper Faf du Plessis was found guilty of ball-tampering by an ICC panel. (Photo: AP)

Faf du Plessis disputes ball-tampering verdict

Our mouths are always full of sugar, I think it's such a grey area in the laws of cricket, said du Plessis.

23 Nov 2016 4:39 AM