Steve Smith's ball tampering episode shows that the gentleman's game needs an urgent image correction
6 years, 11 months ago

Steve Smith's ball tampering episode shows that the gentleman's game needs an urgent image correction

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The recent ball tampering incident involving Steve Smith shows that administrators will have to define what cricket is and what it isn’t. Any team with a pace bowler, who can deliver the ball at speeds of around 150 kph and can get the ball to reverse swing, can get rid of lower order batsmen in a jiffy. In July 2000, Waqar Younis was suspended for ball tampering, while Sachin Tendulkar was allegedly caught scuffing the seam of the ball by match referee Mike Denness. Philander was fined 75 percent of his match fee, for lifting the seam, and Warner alleged that the South African fielders would throw the ball into the ground and that AB de Villiers would wipe the ball on the rough side of his ‘keeping gloves.

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Bring back reverse swing: Mohammed Shami urges ICC to reconsider saliva rule
3 weeks ago

Bring back reverse swing: Mohammed Shami urges ICC to reconsider saliva rule

India Today  

India’s star pacer Mohammed Shami has urged the International Cricket Council to allow the use of saliva on the ball to help generate reverse swing, a skill he believes adds excitement to the game. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the ICC has prohibited the use of saliva, significantly limiting the ability of fast bowlers to produce reverse swing, which has …

India accused of ball-tampering against Australia by Inzamam-ul-Haq: 'Arshdeep was getting reverse-swing by 15th over'
9 months ago

India accused of ball-tampering against Australia by Inzamam-ul-Haq: 'Arshdeep was getting reverse-swing by 15th over'

Hindustan Times  

India's handsome 26-run win over Australia in Monday's T20 World Cup Super Eight game, which saw them qualify for the semi-final, has been soured with Inzamam-ul-Haq levelling ball-tampering allegations against Rohit Sharma and his team. Inzamam, the former Pakistan captain, claims something was done to the ball due to which India's left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh was able to generate reverse-swing …

'Some serious work was done on the ball': Inzamam ul Haq alleges ball-tampering by India in Australia match
9 months ago

'Some serious work was done on the ball': Inzamam ul Haq alleges ball-tampering by India in Australia match

India TV News  

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam ul Haq levelled serious allegations against the Indian team after their final Super 8 clash in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Inzamam alleged that the 'ball was made' for it to reverse swing in the 15th over of the innings, which was bowled by pacer Arshdeep Singh. And if someone like Arshdeep is getting …

Inside the science of what makes a cricket ball swing
1 year ago

Inside the science of what makes a cricket ball swing

ABC  

Pat Cummins is steaming in at the SCG to Pakistan's star batter, Babar Azam. In the early 1980s, Dr Mehta's childhood friend, the former Pakistani captain and later Prime Minister, Imran Khan, told Dr Mehta that sometimes the ball would swing what he called "the wrong way". In the case of conventional swing, the ball will always swing away from …

Reverse swing: Kapil Dev, Manoj Prabhakar, Venkatesh Prasad on science and skill behind keeping headline trend of 1990s relevant
1 year, 5 months ago

Reverse swing: Kapil Dev, Manoj Prabhakar, Venkatesh Prasad on science and skill behind keeping headline trend of 1990s relevant

The Hindu  

New ball, semi-new ball, or old ball. The new ball tends to swing, and you can end up spraying it if you don’t practise hard,” said Venkatesh Prasad, known to dent set partnerships. “To land the new ball in the right areas is always a challenge.” Australia’s Michael Bevan caught by Anil Kumble off Venkatesh Prasad during the Titan Cup …

Dukes can swing even without saliva because of quality, says Owner
4 years, 9 months ago

Dukes can swing even without saliva because of quality, says Owner

India TV News  

Applying saliva to shine one side isn't the only way to make the cricket ball swing, according to the owner of ball-manufacturing company Dukes. "I don't see swing being a big problem in England," Dilip Jajodia, owner of Dukes ball, was quoted as saying by the Guardian. Earlier, Australia speedster Mitchell Starc had stated banning the usage of saliva to …

Ian Chappell backs ball-tampering in cricket post-COVID-19
4 years, 10 months ago

Ian Chappell backs ball-tampering in cricket post-COVID-19

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell says some form of ball-tampering could be allowed in cricket, with saliva and sweat considered health risks due to the coronavirus crisis. Chappell has previously suggested that international captains be asked to come up with a list of natural substances bowlers feel would help them swing the ball. Using saliva and perspiration are now seen …

Legalisation of ball-tampering could be considered: Report
4 years, 11 months ago

Legalisation of ball-tampering could be considered: Report

The Hindu  

The usage of artificial substances to polish the cricket ball, which effectively means ball tampering, could be considered for legalisation when the game resumes after the COVID-19 pandemic that has made bowlers wary of applying saliva on the red cherry. If the move gets the go ahead, it would be quite ironic for the game’s administrators after the 2018 ball-tampering …

Watch: You would never have seen such a bowling run up on cricket field
6 years, 4 months ago

Watch: You would never have seen such a bowling run up on cricket field

Hindustan Times  

The game of cricket has seen quite a few developments on the pitch, the entertainment quotient has gone through the roof with batsmen playing shots that defy the traditional. The bowler did a 360 degree turn in a recent Ranji game. From slower ball bouncers to bowling with one arm ala Andrew Flintoff the bowlers have tried literally everything. The …

Reverse swing has no connection to ball tampering - Sourav Ganguly
6 years, 7 months ago

Reverse swing has no connection to ball tampering - Sourav Ganguly

Hindustan Times  

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly backed reverse-swing bowling and denied it had links to ball-tampering, in the wake of bowlers expressing concern that the art was on the decline and game getting too batsmen-dominated due to the use of two new balls in ODI cricket. Sourav Ganguly said that reverse swing does not automatically point to ball tampering. Ganguly said …

South African paceman Dale Steyn calls Australian ball-tampering scandal a 'cry for help' from bowlers
6 years, 7 months ago

South African paceman Dale Steyn calls Australian ball-tampering scandal a 'cry for help' from bowlers

Firstpost  

South African bowling legend Dale Steyn stated that the rules of the game were increasingly creating limits for bowlers, especially when it came to reverse swing. Mumbai: South African paceman Dale Steyn believes this year’s Australian ball-tampering scandal could be viewed as a “cry for help” because the balance between bat and ball in cricket has become so skewed in …

Australia ball-tampering scandal: Pakistan pace legends defend reverse swing, call it 'art' and not cheating
6 years, 11 months ago

Australia ball-tampering scandal: Pakistan pace legends defend reverse swing, call it 'art' and not cheating

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s masters of reverse-swinging a cricket ball have unanimously defended it as an “art” which can be achieved without the tampering that ended in shameful bans for three Australian players. In Pakistan, an internet meme swept social media appearing to show legendary pacemen Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis smiling over the incident — with a caption that accused …

Ball-tampering scandal: it was hubris that devoured the Australian ‘leadership group’
6 years, 11 months ago

Ball-tampering scandal: it was hubris that devoured the Australian ‘leadership group’

Hindustan Times  

“We were desperate,” admitted Australian captain Steve Smith when asked to explain why his team had so brazenly attempted to tamper with the cricket ball against South Africa. Sport is no longer about the Olympic spirit as defined by the founder of the Modern Olympics, Pierre de Coubertin, who said: “The important thing in the Olympic Games is not to …

Australia ball-tampering scandal: Bodyline bowling to Hansie Cronje's confession, six instances that shook world cricket
6 years, 11 months ago

Australia ball-tampering scandal: Bodyline bowling to Hansie Cronje's confession, six instances that shook world cricket

Firstpost  

As Steve Smith and David Warner face the heat, here’s a quick run-down on six of the biggest scandals in cricket. As Steve Smith and David Warner face the heat, here’s a quick run-down on six of the biggest scandals in cricket: England’s ‘bodyline’ series England’s 1932-33 tour of Australia was notable for skipper Douglas Jardine’s tactic of ‘fast leg …

HOW FORMER SOUTH AFRICA CAPTAIN FANIE DE VILLERS HELPED SNARE THE CHEATING AUSTRALIANS
6 years, 11 months ago

HOW FORMER SOUTH AFRICA CAPTAIN FANIE DE VILLERS HELPED SNARE THE CHEATING AUSTRALIANS

Daily Mail  

De Villiers said he knew something was up given how early they got the ball to reverse swing De Villiers has been working for a broadcaster in South Africa for the Test series and claimed he knew something untoward could have been going on by how early the tourists were getting the ball to reverse swing. Ultimately his suspicions were …

Australian cricket scandal: How Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith’s decision to tamper with ball is a form of cheating
7 years ago

Australian cricket scandal: How Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith’s decision to tamper with ball is a form of cheating

The Independent  

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Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport
7 years ago

Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport

Live Mint  

London: The Australian ball-tampering scandal continues to ripple far beyond cricket circles, with captain Steve Smith portrayed as arch-villain in the sorry saga. Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull described it as a “shocking disappointment”, sponsors of Australia’s national sport are said to be reviewing their involvement and Smith has been banned for one test with his future as captain in …

Ball-tampering scandal: Fanie told cameramen, 'they're using something'
7 years ago

Ball-tampering scandal: Fanie told cameramen, 'they're using something'

The Hindu  

Australia skipper Steve Smith, while admitting to the ball-tampering incident in the third Test against South Africa, also mentioned that it was the first time the cheating had taken place under his captaincy. “I said earlier on, that if they could get reverse swing in the 26th, 27th, 28th over then they’re doing something different from what everyone else does,’’ …

Australia ball-tampering scandal reiterates ugly truth of sport: Every team doctors the ball
7 years ago

Australia ball-tampering scandal reiterates ugly truth of sport: Every team doctors the ball

Firstpost  

Ball tampering is not only against the laws of the game but also goes against the very spirit of the game. Yet international cricketers have been found using everything, from bottle caps, emery paper, screwdrivers, pocket knives, shoe spikes, trousers zips, mint, vaseline, sun screen creams, etc to alter the state of the ball. The most notorious of these was …

‘How long has this been going on?’ Steve Smith’s career under a cloud after ball-tampering scandal
7 years ago

‘How long has this been going on?’ Steve Smith’s career under a cloud after ball-tampering scandal

The Independent  

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Steve Smith denies ball-tampering suggestions during 3rd ODI vs England
7 years, 2 months ago

Steve Smith denies ball-tampering suggestions during 3rd ODI vs England

India TV News  

Australia captain Steve Smith has rejected suggestions of tampering with the ball after video footage saw the skipper use saliva from the corner of his mouth during the 3rd ODI where Australia lost to England by 16 runs. During the Ashes series, allegation were blamed on England spearhead James Anderson after footage revealed him working the ball with his thumbnail …

Australia practise the art of ball tampering at Newlands – India TV
11 years ago

Australia practise the art of ball tampering at Newlands – India TV

India TV News  

Cape Town: Stung by a heavy defeat in the second Test, Australia are now practising ball tampering to improve the art of reverse-swing in the third Test against South Africa starting Saturday here at the Newlands. It's good practice for the batters because it actually goes a lot more than what it does in a game," fast bowler Ryan Harris …

Reverse Swing Will Be Equally Important As Spin, Says Donald – India TV
14 years, 1 month ago

Reverse Swing Will Be Equally Important As Spin, Says Donald – India TV

India TV News  

Chennai, Feb 18 : The sub-continental pitches are the happy hunting ground for the spinners but reverse swing will also play an equally important role in the Cricket World Cup starting on Saturday, New Zealand bowling coach Allan Donald said on Thursday. But in crucial games like this, India have shown us last night if you are slightly off themark …

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