Channel 9 is reporting that players are using silicon-based tape on the the bat to beat hot-spot.
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BREAKING: A potential cricket scandal is brewing after the Nine Network tonight alleged that DRS Hot Spot technology has been targeted by batsman who are placing silicon-based tape on bats, in order to reduce the likelihood of a ‘hot’ edge showing.
Nine have claimed that ICC chiefs are heading to Durham ahead of the fourth Test to investigate the tape, which may be used to fox Hot Spot.
DRS technology has been hugely controversial in the current Ashes series, with Usman Khawaja sensationally given out despite a DRS review – with Hot Spot not showing an edge.
Kevin Pietersen suffered the same fate later in the Test, and Nine hinted at his use of tape, without naming him.
It is understood former NSW cricketer Dominic Thornley tweeted the GEM commentary team earlier during the second Test with information on the tape, which was discussed on-air at the time by Brett Lee and Ian Healy.
The legality of the tape is unclear.
Developing story
BREAKING: A potential cricket scandal is brewing after the Nine Network tonight alleged that DRS Hot Spot technology has been targeted by batsman who are placing silicon-based tape on bats, in order to reduce the likelihood of a ‘hot’ edge showing.
Nine have claimed that ICC chiefs are heading to Durham ahead of the fourth Test to investigate the tape, which may be used to fox Hot Spot.
DRS technology has been hugely controversial in the current Ashes series, with Usman Khawaja sensationally given out despite a DRS review – with Hot Spot not showing an edge.
Kevin Pietersen suffered the same fate later in the Test, and Nine hinted at his use of tape, without naming him.
It is understood former NSW cricketer Dominic Thornley tweeted the GEM commentary team earlier during the second Test with information on the tape, which was discussed on-air at the time by Brett Lee and Ian Healy.
The legality of the tape is unclear.