England Deny Ball Tampering Claims ; South Africa Raise Concerns Over Broad

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ENGLAND last night denied "ball-tampering" after South Africa voiced concerns to match referee Roshan Mahanama about the tourists' behaviour in the field during day three of the third Test. A South Africa spokesman read out a statement at the close-of-play press conference, confirming they had "raised concerns" over "allegations about the ball". Within the hour, England made it clear they do not accept any suggestion of wrong-doing.

Controversy broke out at Newlands after television cameras showed England seamer Stuart Broad stopping a straight drive during the morning session with the sole of his boot.

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England Deny Ball Tampering Claims ; South Africa Raise Concerns Over Broad

England were able to take only two wickets in 80 overs as South Africa piled up 312 and put the tourists in danger of losing a 1-0 se...

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