From cricinfo: The umpires are calling Graeme Smith, the South African captain, for a little chat about something, but its not quite clear what the issue is. The fourth umpire is out there with a new set of balls. And yes, it looks like the ball has been changed and a five-run penalty has been awarded to Pakisan
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Pakistan awarded 5 runs and ball changed. Saffers pace bowlers clearly seen changing the condition of the ball, using the trouser zip to scratch it. With all the nonsense Pakistan have had to put up with over the years (non-evidence based nonsense I hasten to add) regards to reverse swing, I hope the ICC and the cricket authorities take further action after this match.
The ICC need to make a decision on either legalising roughing up the ball, or teams will do whatever they can do alter it to their advantage – be it nails, zips, sweets or whatever!!
Here is part of thd crime
http://youtu.be/euA2ZAZxCts
Saffers Ball tampering
posted on 27/10/13
ICC will brush it under the carpet quick no matter what PCB contest.
posted on 27/10/13
PCB could not have done anything more than seeking clarification from ICC and voicing its opinion.
posted on 27/10/13
PCB have done the right thing as has waqar younis who has come out and said that Saffers have lost credibility.
Pity the like of rameez raja and wasim have kept quite on the issue... Rameez raza is a complete utter moron who is quick to slate Pakistan more than any other team. Needs to grow a pair
posted on 27/10/13
I can't believe de Villiers..how someone can stand up and say their team doesn't cheat when there is such conclusive evidence and a guilty plead is beyond me. Disgraceful.
posted on 27/10/13
Jeeeeeezzzzzz, one was using his teeth and the other was using his pant's zipper...which one is the worst crime?
It's very dumb writing a letter ICC asking for an explanation. They obviously return the letter with my words in mellifluous way.
Leave Faf alone..
posted on 27/10/13
It doesn't matter, both were committing the same crime.
posted on 27/10/13
AB went down in my estimation. They have honest and hounourable player's like Amla and Kallis in the side and then for the vice skipper to blindly deny the charge when it was so obvious.
posted on 27/10/13
whatever the outcome of the letter from PCB and icc, it doesnt look like the SCA or PCB are going to have a tiff over it..... Apparently pakistan are considering a short tour to south africa next month, just before the sri lanka series......
posted on 27/10/13
"how about discussing the SA ball tampering debate rather then dragging up an ashes series your lot got wallaped in Duncan? hmmm excuses I wonder."
Faf was using his zip? If it makes you feel any better England would've won anyway.
posted on 31/10/13
Why is this on the England page. Move it to SA and Pak where it belongs.