Galle: South Africa seam bowler Vernon Philander was fined 75 per cent of his match fee after being accused of ball tampering during the first Test against Sri Lanka.
The ICC said the 29-year-old was charged after footage emerged of him attempting to change the condition of the ball by scratching the surface with his fingers and thumb on Friday.
“The charge was laid following the conclusion of Friday’s play and after viewing television footage by on-field umpires Billy Bowden and Richard Kettleborough, third umpire Nigel Llong, fourth umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge as well as match referee Jeff Crowe,” the ICC said in a statement.
“The incident that led to the charge being laid took place in the afternoon when Philander was captured on footage changing the condition of the ball by scratching the surface with his fingers and thumb. The footage … was viewed by the umpires after the close of play.”
Philander did not contest the charge (AFP)