How is it that Du Plessis can legitimately and without "bringing the game into disrepute" argue his innocence? Having seen conclusive video of something in his mouth while he shines the ball with saliva, what is his defence?
He's engaged a lawyer (God spare us) who's arguing that FdP's guilty charge of altering a ball, rather than tampering, can't be proved.
How do you alter a ball in play without tampering or vice versa for that matter.
I suppose there is some comfort in finding out how little his match fee is - but thats probably a deliberate structure and he has a huge retainer
Another good day.
Good to see GOAT find some form too.
Still need that lead to be under 200, 150 if possible.
Wade hasn't been amazing, but I just love the fact that he doesn't stop talking utter shit behind the stumps.
More:Yep, just like every other 'keeper who has played the game.
Overall a pretty good day for us and one where we kept chipping away with enough wickets to keep us ahead in the game. Here's hoping we can get De Kok out early tomorrow and finish things off.