Du Plessis loses appeal against ball-tampering verdict

Faf du Plessis' appeal against his ICC conviction of ball-tampering has been rejected by judicial commissioner Michael Beloff. The newly confirmed South African Test captain remained guilty of breaching Law 42.3 and the sanction initially imposed on him by match referee Andy Pycroft - 100% of his match fee from the Hobart Test and three demerit points - stood. Du Plessis escaped the more serious sanction of a match ban.

Du Plessis was originally found guilty of altering the condition of the ball on November 22, during South Africa's tour of Australia, after video footage revealed he used his saliva to shine it while also sucking on a mint. He announced his intention to appeal immediately.

Excellent. Case closed, don't do it again Faf. Let's move on.

Now they might just find something or someone else to put the spotlight on, instead. This is typical for our day to day global media and their excessive coverages. They do not forgive either.....