Health, Sports & Psychology
Why is ball tampering such a big deal for cricket?
...changing the condition of the match ball as an offence and “unfair play”. Specifically, law 41.3.2 states: It is an offence for any player to take any action which changes the condition of the ball. But why is the condition of the ball so important? The ability to “swing” a ball is a prized skill in cricket. Altering the condition of one side of the ball can help...