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Sachin Tendulkar ball tampering
Sun, November 17 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s life — a long lesson in humility
In the wee hours of August 26, 2013, exuberant after winning the sacred urn, a few English cricketers decided that their gleeful victory celebrations warranted an element of obnoxiousness. They proceeded to give undiminished vent to this bent of mind by relieving themselves on the pitch at The Oval. A forced apology followed the understandable uproar and chagrin.
Tue, August 12 2014
Sachin Tendulkar controversies: 13 instances when the maestro paid the price for being who he was
Sachin Tendulkar has been India’s darling since his debut in 1989 and has largely managed to stay away from controversies for a major part of his career with his squeaky-clean reputation and gentlemanly demeanour — on and off the field. But even his great reputation could not help Tendulkar from getting him dragged into a few controversies. It’s rightly said that only a fruit-laden tree will get pelted by stones.
Wed, December 26 2012
Controversy: Ball Tampering – the seamy side of cricket
Australia’s 137-run victory over Sri Lanka in the recently-concluded first Test match at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, was marred by allegations of ball tampering, with accusing fingers being pointed at Australian fast bowler and player of the match Peter Siddle, who returned match figures of nine for 104.