South Africa's captain was shown on camera shining the ball
with what appeared to be a sweet in his mouth.
The footage emerged on Wednesday, the day after the conclusion of the match
which South Africa won by an innings and 80 runs to take the series.
"The ICC has been alerted to the footage and is currently reviewing the incident
from the perspective of it being a possible breach of the ICC Code of Conduct,".
nice one! ::LOL:: ::LOL:: ::LOL:: ::LOL::
South Africa's stand-in captain, could be suspended for a Test match
after being charged by the ICC over an alleged ball-tampering offence.
du Plessis has pleaded not guilty and is seeking legal advice to contest the charge.
A hearing before match referee Andy Pycroft will be held, but a date has not yet
been set by the ICC.
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get that candy out of your mouth
Faf du Plessis found guilty of breaching clause 2.2.9. Fined 100% of match fee. Will play in Adelaide
Intrigued how the sugary saliva clampdown will be policed. Perhaps the umpires can fervently kiss the slips every twenty minutes.
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