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[Wedge2408]

So apparently there have been some claims that Swan tampered with the ball during the match....
Has anyone heard anything about this?

[Marc28]

Complete Nonsense mate about Swanny,
People can say what they want only to try and make a point,
Don't believe it for a second

[The_Bird]

He was drying his hands according to reports.

http://youtu.be/Zq8b_Agk0mE

[smokem]

Is that red blob the ball or the cap from the spray can?

Doesn't the umpire normally hold onto the ball during a fall of wicket and/or drinks break?

[tim2000s]

Doesn't the umpire normally hold onto the ball during a fall of wicket and/or drinks break?

That's what I thought!

[Number4]

Looks like he us spraying that sticky spray on his hands... Not sure if that's legal or not

[Jenko]

Looks like he us spraying that sticky spray on his hands... Not sure if that's legal or not

Thats what I thought too - we put that stuff on our hands for footy, helps to grip the ball big time. Don't know what sort or aerosol spray you would use to dry your hands from sweat

[Number4]

Cheeeeeaaaaaatttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

We were robbed hehe

[armie]

Wade won't improve on stumping nor catching - not sure if you saw him keep in India? Haddin had a couple of very tough chances but hardly regulation. Haddin keeps his place not only on wicketkeeping form but also on batting. There is no question whatsoever.

Agree that Khawaja will come in for Cowan. Warner is off to SA to play for Aust A barring any injury concerns. Don't see that changing.

Depending on the Lord's pitch, I'd like to see Bird come in to add some consistency and variety to the attack. But I reckon Starc will get another run as he did get wickets despite being fairly inconsistent.

I got excited for a moment before i realized that i am not the only Khawaja out there.

[Gcricket]

Cheeeeeaaaaaatttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

We were robbed hehe

HAHA yeah I think so!!

[Jenko]

Cheeeeeaaaaaatttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

We were robbed hehe

Definately!!! 

[Jenko]

Khawaja in for Cowan, Harris in for Stark.

Come on Ussie score some runs and keep that goat Cowan out

[Tail Ender]

Bit harsh on Cowan, IMO. He was one of our most resolute and determined, and better, performers in India. One exceptionally poor test and he's discarded. Don't get the Starc decision, either. Harris to break down inside three days.

[Number4]

I really think they need to get Bird in the side

[Kulli]

Bit harsh on Cowan, IMO. He was one of our most resolute and determined, and better, performers in India. One exceptionally poor test and he's discarded. Don't get the Starc decision, either. Harris to break down inside three days.

I'd have dropped Starc purely to give Swann less rough to the lefties tbh.