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What’s the big deal? Jeremy Wells looks back at the dark history of ball tampering

March 26, 2018

Let’s face it, top cricketers have been trying to rough up the ball for decades – so what’s the big deal? (Source: Other)

What's in ya pocket, eh? Whether it's dirt, a lolly and even biting the ball, bowlers have been trying to "doctor" the ball for years.

Seven Sharp's Jeremy Wells looks back in time at some of the best - and worst - examples of ball tampering in recent years.

Jeremy Wells shows you what the Aussies were trying to do. (Source: Other)

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