who is the english player most likely to scratch the ball

[Spikey]

"He knows that one individual is scratching the ball for England -- who I am not going to name -- and that's why the ball was changed," insisted Willis, one of England's greatest fast bowlers.

ICC Champions Trophy: Bob Willis accuses England of ball-tampering in match against Sri Lanka | ICC Champions Trophy 2013 - News | NDTVSports.com

 

[ajdude]

noted mad **** joe root

 

[Spikey]

the ball was wearing a beard tbf

 

[ajdude]

whenever i grow a beard it's itchy for the first couple of days and what is the cure for an itch?

damning imo

 

[fredfertang]

Just goes to show how naïve England are if they are caught out breaking the rules and the effect is to take them from an extremely strong position to what turned into a bit of a hiding - I expect the Aussies will be hiding all the nail clippers for the rest of the summer

 

[flibbertyjibber]

If they have done it I hope the person responsible for ball tampering is banned from the ashes.

 

[Spikey]

If they have done it I hope the person responsible for ball tampering is banned from the ashes.

Didn't I hear them say Ravi had taken over Cook's shining job for the Champs T? .......

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Didn't I hear them say Ravi had taken over Cook's shining job for the Champs T? .......

I heard the same...

Don't care who it is they need banning. We can't get on a high horse over other nations being caught out and then sweep it under the carpet when/if we have done it.

 

[Furball]

Such a non issue ffs.

 

[GGG]

Southee suggesting that Ravi has some fine skills at getting the ball to reverse Cricket | England caught up in ball-tampering claims... | Stuff.co.nz

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Such a non issue ffs.

Ball tampering a non issue?

 

[social]

Lots of criticism of Willis' comments in the media BUT why would an Englishman, working for an English company, accuse an Englishman of cheating in a match played in England and being broadcast to millions of Englishmen?

He either has a death wish or is 100% correct

Having said that, my personal opinion is that EVERY team tampers with the ball, few get caught and fewer still are skilled enough to take advantage of the tampering

Whatever the case, I'm just glad that this negative headline doesn't involve an Australian

 

[Furball]

Ball tampering a non issue?

Yep.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Yep.

Totally disagree after the way our nation have made such a fuss over the years. Do as we say not as we do springs to mind.

 

[MW1304]

Surely with all the cameras around the ground we could actually see some evidence before making a judgement on this?

 

[Scaly piscine]

So finally someone has found some of Ravi sad sack Bopara's much vaunted talent. Glad he got the ball moving around corners against Sri Lanka...

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Surely with all the cameras around the ground we could actually see some evidence before making a judgement on this?

Seems Bob Willis already has. Up to the England squad to challenge it now.

 

[Cabinet96]

Didn't I hear them say Ravi had taken over Cook's shining job for the Champs T? .......

Ravi got a strong talking too from the umpire in the final NZ game as well....

Edit: And why is the poll not public FFS? Fix it Spikey you ****.

I voted for Ravi btw.

 

[Furball]

Totally disagree after the way our nation have made such a fuss over the years. Do as we say not as we do springs to mind.

I couldn't give a **** what our nation has said about it. If fielding teams want to try and get the ball moving, then as long as they're not using foreign objects then let them do wbat they want IMO.

 

[MW1304]

If Furball's Law comes into effect I can see teams lining up for this guy's services: