[quote author=Kyle link=topic=84484.msg527488#msg527488 date=1382929387]
a. We don't know the specifics of the plea. So I would not make assumptions to what he pleaded exactly, except that it's something enough to deem him to get some degree of punishment, i.e. "guilty".
b. Is pleading worse? I mean if I keep denying plausible ball tampering then should I get away with less punishment or get severe punishment?
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Plea of not Kylester, consistency is required.
I know the way I was bought up if you admit guilt the punishment is more lenient. It is something we do quite well not always meaning it, as adults, so we get away.
Specifics or not it was blatantly obvious and the admission of guilt demonstrates intent and we need to be consistent. At least the PCB has made representations to the ICC.
I would suggest if it was an Indian they would be runny shy.
[quote author=Gina145 link=topic=84484.msg527584#msg527584 date=1382972900]
I already said that I was unable to see the match, so I missed the whole incident. I also try to avoid any discussions here that involved allegations of racism.
I find the whole thing shocking, but Faf du Plessis has apparently admitted that he was guilty of ball tampering. However I don't know enough about the incident to comment on his punishment.
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Gina,
That is cop out but I respect your reluctance in discussions of racism.
I think all of us saw the same clips and I did not see any of the match.
However Faf admitted guilt and I believe what people are talking about is consistency of treatment and I have to say there si no consistency.
In my view that is sad and unappreciated.
But she has the[quote author=The Chairman link=topic=84484.msg527643#msg527643 date=1382978970]
Gina,
no matter how we hide from racism it wont go away [/quote]
True but she has the right not to be drawn into a discussion on race.
However that aside, the incident with Faf clearly shows a disparity in ICC application of the rules and I am not saying that is racially motivated but the more I examine all the cases and hear peoples' views you cannot help but wonder.
My issue is consistency without bringing anything else into it.