Australia face ball-tampering claims

HOBART – International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Chris Broad said yesterday he had received no official complaint from Sri Lanka despite reports about alleged ball-tampering by Australia in the first Hobart Test match.

Sri Lanka’s team management has expressed concerns over footage it believes shows paceman Peter Siddle tampering with the ball during the first innings.

The tourists’ team manager Charith Senanayake said he had spoken with the ICC officials about the matter.

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