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BREAKING: A potential cricket scandal is brewing after the Nine Network tonight alleged that Decision Review System Hot Spot technology has been targeted by batsmen who are placing silicon-based tape on bats, in order to reduce the likelihood of a ‘hot’ edge showing.
Nine have stated that ICC general manager of cricket operations Geoff Allardice is in Durham ahead of Friday’s fourth Test at Chester-le-Street to investigate.
DRS technology has been controversial in the current Ashes series, with Usman Khawaja sensationally given out in the third Test despite a DRS review. Hot Spot, which uses infra-red cameras, did not show an edge.
> Read Spiro Zavos calling for the third umpire to be sacked following the decision.
Kevin Pietersen suffered the same fate later in the Test. Today Nine hinted at his use of tape without naming him, adding that Australian batsman are also under scrutiny.
Kevin Pietersen’s bat (Image: AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES)
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 by Brett Lee and Ian Healy.
The legality of the tape is unclear.
More to follow.
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