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Cricket Just Isn't Cricket

#1 by Voltman , Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:49 pm

The message is that Australian cricketers should not mess about with their balls.
The question is will Australia survive the disgrace?

"Ball-tampering row: Australia captain Steve Smith banned for one Test and fined"


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RE: Cricket Just Isn't Cricket

#2 by mikejee , Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:07 am

Apparently the messing around was done with sticky tape. Maybe all Australian balls should be washed in some solvent (like turps) to remove any such contamination and then polished with emery paper. That might keep the Aussies in their place


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RE: Cricket Just Isn't Cricket

#3 by Voltman , Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:41 am

They would probably enjoy it.


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RE: Cricket Just Isn't Cricket

#4 by mikejee , Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:04 pm

Well, apparently I was almost correct. Australian balls are rubbed with sandpaper, not emery paper. But then emery paper would give a very smooth finish, and Australians are a bit rough


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RE: Cricket Just Isn't Cricket

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RE: Cricket Just Isn't Cricket

#6 by Sheldonboy , Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:46 pm

Rough Mouths, Rough Balls


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