The 2nd England vs India test match at Lord’s was riddled with ball tampering claims as the English fielders trod over the ball
In dominant position as they snagged India’s top three inside the first session of day four only, England were in complete control of the test match. Their 27 run lead paired with the departures of KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli saw the hosts dictate proceedings on the day.
However, their rampant display was marred by a contentious act, one which was brought to light by ardent Indian supporters. The feels were resonated by Virender Sehwag who took to Twitter, sharing the picture of two English fielders scuffing the ball with their studs.
Yeh kya ho raha hai.
Is it ball tampering by Eng ya covid preventive measures 😀 pic.twitter.com/RcL4I2VJsC— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 15, 2021
England vs India 2nd Test Match: England Accused Of Partaking In Ball Tampering At Lord’s
While the incident was passed off as an incident bit of controlling the ball with their shoes, Indian supporters were quick to point out that the ball was actually being scuffed. The pictures which have emanated from the Lord’s cricket ground saw the England players deliberately running their cricket shoes over the red ball, an act being touted by many as ball tampering.
Tweeting the pictures, Virender Sehwag who is a part of Sony’s commentary teams also alluded towards the same as he questioned if it was ball tampering or COVID norms. Meanwhile in the midst of the bruhaha, England’s Stuart Broad decided to throw his weight behind the side as he claimed there was no reason to change the ball as it wasn’t damaged in anyway.
Depends If it was damaged? Exactly the same if it was hit into the stands. If it didn’t make a mark, why change it ?
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) August 15, 2021
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The reasoning hasn’t been taken to lightly by Team India’s supporters who have lambasted England for indulging in cringeworthy malicious antics to change the shape of the ball.
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