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[Jacky]

The rumour was posted by Dominic Thronley, who is a reliable source.

[Jenko]

Surely if players are caught trying to 'cheat' technology to avoid being given out this won't be taken lightly by the ICC?

[uknsaunders]

The rumour was posted by Dominic Thronley, who is a reliable source.

where?

[Cowcorner]

Rumours on twitter of special scuff sheets on bats preventing hot spot working properly.  Thoughts?

Can't be done given that hotspot works by detecting emissivity. It can't be cheated. Generally the only things the cameras can't see directly through are water and glass so unless you're batting underwater or behind some double glazed doors then you can't hide. Or cheat. Especially at 88 mph.

[WalkingWicket37]

Can't be done given that hotspot works by detecting emissivity. It can't be cheated. Generally the only things the cameras can't see directly through are water and glass so unless you're batting underwater or behind some double glazed doors then you can't hide. Or cheat. Especially at 88 mph.

I'd love to see what happens when glass gets hit at 88mph! Haha

[tate035]

Can't be done given that hotspot works by detecting emissivity. It can't be cheated. Generally the only things the cameras can't see directly through are water and glass so unless you're batting underwater or behind some double glazed doors then you can't hide. Or cheat. Especially at 88 mph.

If this is true then why the persistent rumours about Indian batsmen using Vaseline? I don't know myself. Just thought I would ask the question.

[imperivm]

England haven't even been playing very well and they are 2-0 up...

[langer17]

Bit Laughable really (pictures should be across the top row):

http://www.gettyimages.com.au/Search/Search.aspx?contractUrl=2&language=en-US&assetType=image&excludenudity=true&p=cricket#4

[joeljonno]

I'd love to see what happens when glass gets hit at 88mph! Haha

It would probably shatter, however if you then reviewed it, there would be nothing on hotspot so the decision would be "unbroken", even though it is in a 1000 pieces all over the place.

[beaver5]

Bresnan in again!!! The swear filter needs to be removed at this point! Why o why is that medium paced trundler in again. We've already retained the ashes so surely Onions would be a better option. Yes he won't contribute a 20 or 30 but at least he'll pose a challenge to the Aussie batsmen.

[petehosk]

Cook won the toss so is batting, although it wouldn't have been an obvious choice, like it was in the last test!
They reckon it will swing early doors, so a real challenge for the England top order, especially as the Aussie bowlers look to be on decent form.
Good to see that the Aussies are finally batting Watson at 6! Although, being a Brit, I'd prefer to see Watson opening the batting 

[The_Bird]

I wonder if anyone will bring out the Goughie sledge to Watson from a few years back..?

http://youtu.be/2pCJI-_LHC0

[petehosk]

I must say that Cook does look a little stiff this morning. Too much care? Or is he just trying to take his time and spend time at the crease?

[coady123]

I must say that Cook does look a little stiff this morning. Too much care? Or is he just trying to take his time and spend time at the crease?

look like hes trying to hard , he said it will be hard for the 1st couple of hours and think that's set in his mind rather than going out and batting ball by ball

[petehosk]

I don't mind him doing that, as long as he goes on to make a score.