AB de Viliers suspected David Warner during 2nd Test in Port Elizabeth: Report

Apr 1, 2018 at 2:36 PM

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AB de Viliers suspected David Warner during 2nd Test in Port Elizabeth: Report

In the last few days, the ball-tampering scandal has hogged the limelight in the cricketing world. Aussie skipper Steven Smith and vice-captain David Warner were suspended for a year.

While Smith cannot be considered for any captaincy post for the next two years. Warner won’t get any leadership opportunities ever in his life.

It was actually a message from AB de Villiers to Graeme Smith which led to a SuperSport camera closely monitoring the ball when the Aussies were fielding at the Newlands.

As per reports in the newspaper, it is learnt that De Villiers triggered the suspicion regarding Smith’s deputy Warner that something was fishy during the second Test in Port Elizabeth.

David Warner, AB de Villiers, South Africa, Port Elizabeth, Australia
Photo Credit: Getty Images.

According to the Brisbane’s Sunday Mail, Aussies were not pleased with the fact that South Africa achieved reverse swing so early. The incident happened during Australia’s first innings at the Newlands, as per the report.

“Australia felt the ball just went [reverse] out of nowhere for South Africa. Australia’s theory for that, it’s understood, was that wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock was rubbing the ball on his gloves,” the report suggested.

The report then gives a detailed information on how actually Australia’s ball-tampering saga unfolded.

Warner and Bancroft sat in close proximity in the sheds as opening partners. In a dressing room described by ex-players as one of the smallest in world cricket, sources claim Australia captain Steve Smith became aware of a plan, but didn’t want to know about it. This, of course, was his failure as captain,” it added.

The 31-year-old David Warner had his left hand heavily strapped up during the match.

“Did others know of the plot? Some sources are convinced it could not have remained such a closely-guarded secret between three people. Others believe it is possible due to the chaotic nature of lunch breaks,” it said.

David Warner, AB de Villiers, South Africa, Port Elizabeth, Australia
Photo Credit: Getty Images.

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