Then again, At least they admitted to playing with their balls, unlike the past denials from other players.
Thing is though, If you're caught playing with your balls, or tampering with someone elses balls, it is a slightly embarrassing scenario.
Let's hope the analogy of bowling maiden overs isn't fused with always playing with their balls either.
And the ACB is going to give the lads a right bollocking over it, and it's likely the offenders will walk out of the dressing room with their tail end having copped a hiding.
It just shows that dishonesty (cheating) in sport is more prevalent than many would believe and it's quite pathetic that people still believe that the only advantage you can have is an unfair one.
Apart from bringing the nation's reputation for sportsmanship into disrepute, they should be publicly shamed.
I say this for all sports where a person is chosen to represent his or her nation at any international event.
The expectation is that you shall give it your best.
The expectation of your nation is that you behave in a manner that is respectable
The understanding is that the publicity of the sport you participate in now makes you a household name.
Whether you like it or not, you will be seen as a role model.
Your behaviour at all times is subject to public scrutiny, and whether you like it or not, the behavioural standards levelled upon you as a national sporting representative dictate that your behaviour should be beyond reproach.
If a person is selected to represent their nation, surely the governing body makes it very clear to those chosen that the expectations that come with this selection mean that those terms are not-negotiable.
They banned Dawn fraser for life, for stealing the olympic flag.
Cyclists have been stripped of medals and yellow jersey's for illegal substance use
If you tamper with your balls..... well....
Howzat?I guess if they got caught with their hands on middle stump they'd just be called a bunch of wankers....
