Topics:  cricket, hobart, peter siddle, sri lanka

Siddle accused by Sri Lanka of ball tampering during Test

Sri Lankan media accused Australian cricketer Peter Siddle of picking at the seam of the ball after this image, allegedly taken from the first match in Hobart, surfaced on social media.
Sri Lankan media accused Australian cricketer Peter Siddle of picking at the seam of the ball after this image, allegedly taken from the first match in Hobart, surfaced on social media. Contributed

SRI Lanka cricket team management have raised concerns over alleged tampering of the ball by Australian players in the Hobart Test match.

Team manager Charith Senanayake said it was the tourists' understanding that ICC match-referee Chris Broad had begun investigations after raising concerns with Broad following play on day three.

The International Cricket Council released a statement this morning saying Broad has been made aware of a claims against Australian players, though no official complaint had been made by Sri Lanka.

A still picture of alleged ball-tampering has been making the rounds on social media, but neither Sri Lanka or the ICC have named specific players.

Senanayake has spoken of two incidents - one early in Sri Lanka's first innings and later in the 88th over. Footage obtained by Sri Lankan hierarchy appears to show Australia tampering with the ball on at least two occasions.

>> To read more head to the Fox Sports website


inline-story-realEstate



Around the Network

Local Partners

Promotions

Free 6-day VIP access to The Qld Times' new ePaper

Get your exclusive digital access today!

Click here

Find Your Local
BEAUTY SERVICES

Click Here

Trending Topics

Share Your...

Help make the news! Share your photos, stories, events or just post a general notice to the community.

Stay Connected

Get the news as it happens, in your inbox

You can change the newsletters you are subscribed to when you edit your profile

Edit Profile


Local Profile

Special Offers

Latest deals and offers

Horoscopes

Taurus

There's no point trying to attract others when you don't feel gorgeous. Spontaneity seems to be a key word for you just now.  You...

more


Marketplace

Special Offers & Messages from our National and Local Partners

Compare & Save