The new practise adopted by broadcasters to have stump microphones on during Test matches is taking a toll on players. The practise during India's tour of Australia recently, initially revealed healthy banter between Rishabh Pant and Tim Paine, where the Australian skipper was heard asking the Indian wicketkeeper to babysit his kids. Pant indeed ended up baby-sitting Paine's kids later, and the tour ended with India scripting a historic win Down Under.

However, not all chat between players has gone down well with followers of cricket. During the series between South Africa and Pakistan, Sarfaraz Ahmed was heard making a racial reference to Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo (a "black guy") during the Durban ODI last month. The clip went viral and the Pakistani skipper faced severe backlash on social media. Though Sarfaraz apologised in person to Phehlukwayo, it wasn't enough as the ICC banned him for four matches.