ICC disappointed with Faf du Plessisā decision to appeal against ball-tampering sanction
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The ICC has expressed its disappointment at South African skipper Faf du Plessisā decision to appeal against the sanction of ball-tampering brought against him after the second Test against Australia. Du Plessis was fined his full match fee but cleared to play in the ongoing third Test in Adelaide.
āThe ICC is disappointed that Faf du Plessis has chosen not to accept the findings of match referee Andy Pycroft and will instead exercise his right to appeal,ā the ICC said in a statement.
An independent Judicial Commissioner will hear the appeal as soon as possible.
The incident took place during the second Test in Hobart. TV footage showed du Plessis applying saliva and residue from a mint to the ball in an attempt to shine it.
Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat has backed du Plessisā decision to appeal against the charges, saying that the decision was taken by a legal team after studying the written reasons provided by the match referee.
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However, the ICC is clear that under the laws a player should not use artificial substances to shine the ball.
āThe ICC understands that to include, but is not limited to, sunscreen, lip
Du Plessis told a press conference ahead of the third Test that he has done nothing wrong, and that this was practiced by every team.
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