South African Fielder Caught during Temparing the Ball
DUBAI UAE: Crickters from South Africa were caught ball tampering during the second test match against Pakistan on third day underway here.
Umpires Rod Tucker of Australia and England's Test Umpire Ian Gould called South African Skipper Graeme Smith, changed the ball and penalty south africa for five runs that added to Pakistan's score.
Television replays showed that South African player Faf du Plessis rubbing the ball on his trousers Zip, in an apparent attempt to tamper with the ball that was not legal
Another South African Fast BowlerVernon Philander was also found doing this act and warned for the same.
An ICC spokesman confirmed the incident in 2nd Test Day Three at Dubai.
According to ICC Rules & Regulations "As per 42.1 of the International Cricket Council playing conditions, the umpires replaced the ball and fined South Africa five penalty runs for ball tampering," said by ICC spokesman.
