LONDON – Australian bowler has been found involved in suspected balltempering in World Cup match, media has reported.
In their recent game against India, Australian spinner Adam Zampa was seenfidgeting in his pockets, before holding the ball and walking into bowl.
The social media lit up when the footage and claims of ball tampering,following Australia’s highly publicized drama in South Africa last yearwhich led to Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft being banned.
However, the Australian camp has clarified that there was no balltampering. Speaking to the reporter, the captain of Australian team AaronFinch said:
I haven’t seen the photos, but I know that he has hand warmers in hispocket. He has them every single game he plays.
The captain insisted that the leg-spinner uses hand warmers while bowlingas it helps him grip the ball much better.
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I honestly haven’t seen them (the images), so I can’t comment too much onit. But I know for a fact that he has hand warmers every game.
Adam Zampa is not under investigation as the on-field umpires did not raiseany concerns during the match.
With good batting wickets and a new ball from each end, bowlers are findingit difficult to find their flow in the on-going World Cup. Umpires havewarned several teams for balls being bounced back to the wicketkeepers,potentially scruffing the leather of the ball.
