Ball tampering row: Why didn't umpires follow the rules at Cape Town?
Updated On: 29 March, 2018 04:34 PM IST | Brisbane | Michael Jeh
Their body language during the initial inquiry of Bancroft and Smith was timid. Whilst they were clearly not fully informed, they lacked the finger-wagging, authoritative manner that is usually the case when an Asian team is involved
Cameron Bancroft is questioned by umpires Nigel Llong (left) and Richard Illingworth during the third Test v SA on Saturday. Pic/AFP
The umpires' conduct has been extraordinary. No five-run penalty. The ball was not replaced, even when they saw the footage during the tea interval. How can this possibly be? The five-run penalty is not something that is awarded if the ball starts to swing round corners. It should be awarded if there is clear evidence of tampering, regardless of whether it was effective or not. Likewise the change of ball. Why did they not follow the rules?
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