TIT FOR TAMPER

Since David Warner has already admitted Australia tamp... works on the ball - "They did it better than what we did, or more obvious than what we did. At the end of the day it comes down to who can do that the best and work on the ball" - does it really matter if Faf du Plessis accuses Australia of... let's leave it at that:

Ball-tampering back in spotlight as Australia's bowlers strike

It lacked the sledgehammer-like style of David Warner but the message from South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis was the same - how did the other team's bowlers get significantly more reverse-swing than his teammates had achieved?

"The first innings I think the pitch didn't rough it up. I must be honest, I was really surprised to see the ball reverse from their side. I think it was 27 overs when the ball started reversing - especially (surprising) after rain and a wet outfield. I was really surprised by that, so ... let's leave it at that."

Comments

[Tony Tea]

No doubt Faf has already written out a cheque to the ICC Fines department.

[gillysgone]

what surprises me is that these batsman are so surprised. Whats surprising is that reverse swing is such a hit ans miss thing. I'm surprised commentators dont focus in on that point. Thats whats surprising. No surprises there though.

[Big Ramifications]

Love and other bruises didn’t have to choose us. But it did and I’m alive and I’m trying to survive. Love and other bruises makes us all sore losers.

Dave Warner can’t help it - talking loud. It’s because he’s on a cloud.

[Ravey Davey Warner]

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[Professor Rosseforp]

Big Rammers, isn't quoting Air Supply in a blog the equivalent to ball tampering on the pitch (I mean, getting caught ball tampering on the pitch)?

[The Bloke From The King Gee Advert]

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Don't backchat me, I know boats.

[lou]

Faf has a right to suspect the Aussies if anyone has, judging them by his standards.

[Big Ramifications]

G'day Prof. Don't be too concerned. I won't ask for nothin' while I'm logged off. But when I want sincerity, tell me: where else can I turn? Because you're the one I depend upon. Honesty is such a lonely word.