Not a cheat, but did rub ball `too close` to zip, says Du Plessis

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 11:12

South African batsman Faf du Plessis has insisted that he is not a cheat.

ICC rejects PCB concerns on Faf`s ball-tampering punishment

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 11:45

The ICC has dismissed the Pakistan Cricket Board`s allegation that leniency was shown in handing out punishment to South African player Faf du Plessis.

Seek changes in ball-tampering laws, Mani to PCB

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 14:36

Former ICC Chairman Ehsan Mani has urged the PCB to push for new laws to curb ball-tampering instead of seeking stricter punishment for South African Faf du Plessis.

PCB to write to ICC over `inconsistent` penalties

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 13:39

Disappointed that South Africa`s Faf du Plessis was let off with a fine for ball tampering, the PCB will write to the ICC to review match referee`s decision and impose harsher punishment.

ICC announces crack down on ball tampering

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 23:25

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a crack down on ball tampering.

Proteas skipper De Villiers 'stokes' England ball tampering suspicions ahead of CT semi with hosts

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:58

Amid the ball-tampering suspicions that are currently clouding England's ICC Champions Trophy campaign, South Africa captain AB de Villiers stoked the fire by admitting that England seemed to reverse swing the ball more quicker than other teams, which may be a possible concern.

England coach Giles denies `ball tampering` allegations

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 09:04

England one-day international coach Ashley Giles has dismissed former captain Bob Willis` allegations of ball tampering following the ICC Champions Trophy defeat to Sri Lanka.

Cook denies `illegal ball-tampering for reverse swing` claims

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 11:26

England captain Alastair Cook has denied claims that the ability of his team`s bowlers to reverse swing the ball is connected with illegal ball- tampering or scratching the leather, saying that the bowlers can reverse swing the ball because of their skill and hard work.

Tampering happened during Aus-Pak series in UAE, claims Waqar

Last Updated: Thursday, December 20, 2012, 17:12

Pakistan cricketing legend Waqar Younis has added fuel to the ball-tampering controversy involving Australian paceman Peter Siddle by insisting it was still rife in the game.

Pak great Waqar says ‘glad ball-tampering claims not directed at sub-continental teams’

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 14:58

Legendary Pakistani fast bowler Waqar Younis has claimed ball-tampering is still rife in the game, and added that he was glad these accusations have not been directed towards any team from the sub-continent.

‘Cleared’ Siddle slams ‘ridiculous’ ball-tampering accusations

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 14:51

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle has blasted ball-tampering allegations on him as ridiculous after he along with opener Ed Cowan were embroiled in controversy following persistent complaints from Sri Lankan hierarchy.

Cook defends Anderson and Broad, rubbishes Gul`s claims

Last Updated: Monday, October 3, 2011, 21:24

England`s ODI captain Alastair Cook on Monday rubbished Pakistan pacer Umar Gul`s claim that English pacers James Anderson and Stuart Broad were involved in ball tampering.