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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 Rajkot.

25 Nov 2016 1:03 PM

As well as the fine, Faf 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. (Photo: AP)

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 the ball.

25 Nov 2016 10:12 AM

There is nothing to worry about. People can allege and write whatever they want in the media, said Anil Kumble as he rubbished ball tampering allegations against Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli. (Photo: AP)

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 Rajkot.

24 Nov 2016 5:06 PM

While vIRAT Kohli did not face any charges, ICC fined South Africa’s 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 tampering.

24 Nov 2016 1:15 PM

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 5:16 PM

South Africa's 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 10:09 AM

The thought or hypothesis is that by adding sugar to the natural saliva, one ends up with a better lubricant which will enhance the process of shinning the ball.

Sweet can’t provide advantage: Researcher

The association of ball tampering with roughening the ball is now well established, Rabindra said.

23 Nov 2016 5:18 AM

This is the second time du Plessis has been fined for ball-tampering, after he was docked 50 percent of his match fee in 2013 in the second Test against Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Faf du Plessis evades ban in 'Mintgate' row

Du Plessis was fined his entire match fee after he was caught on camera sucking a mint, and rubbing the ball with his saliva.

22 Nov 2016 4:23 PM

Dale Steyn minced no words as he came out in support of Faf du Plessis who faces one-Test ban following the ball-tampering allegations. (Photo: AP)

Dale Steyn wades into du Plessis ball tampering debate

ICC could ban Faf du Plessis from one Test match if he is found guilty, putting him in doubt for next week's third Test in Adelaide.

19 Nov 2016 4:37 PM

Under cricket rules, a player may shine the ball provided no artificial substance is used with Faf du Plessis potentially facing a fine of up to 100 percent of his match fee. (Photo: AP)

ICC charges Faf du Plessis with ball tampering

A hearing will now be held by Andy Pycroft of the ICC match referees panel.

18 Nov 2016 1:33 PM

South Africa hit back in ball-tampering row

Du Plessis was warned by the umpires for deliberately bouncing the ball along the ground, to rough it up.

11 Nov 2016 4:39 PM

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