By Nadene Smith
HOBART, Australia
(TheSportsNEXT) December 18, 2012: The International Cricket Council (ICC)
on Tuesday cleared Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle of ball tampering
charges raised by Sri Lankan cricket team after the home side won the first
Test by 137 runs at Bellerive Oval.
Chris Broad of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match
Referees issued the following statement after the media reported incidents of
ball tampering during the first Test.
"The umpires frequently inspect the ball during play,
and did so again after they had reviewed the video footage in question on
Sunday. They found no evidence to suggest that the condition of the ball had
been changed.
"During the tea interval on that day, I spoke with
Australia coach Mickey Arthur and told him that the umpires will continue to
inspect the cricket ball regularly, and monitor the actions of all players.
"I subsequently informed the Sri Lanka team management
of my discussions with the Australia coach.
"In the opinion of the umpires, there was no evidence
to suggest that the condition of the ball was changed, or that the video or
photographic evidence would support a charge under the Code of Conduct, so they
will not be laying any charges relating to these incidents."
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