South African Cricket Team accused of tampering with the ball

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been charged with ball tampering, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday.

Du Plessis was charged after television footage appeared to show him applying an artificial substance to the ball during the fourth day's play in the second test against Australia in Hobart.
Du Plessis shines ball with lolly

The South African captain has courted controversy after he was seen shining the ball with a lolly in his mouth during the second Test in Hobart.

"Du Plessis has pleaded not guilty to the charge ... Details of the hearing will be announced in due course," the ICC said in a statement.

Under cricket rules, a player may shine the ball provided no artificial substance is used.




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