The 2018 Newlands Test ball-tampering scandal has led to incessant debates over the years. Former Austalia captain Ian Chappell believes that the game of cricket has become more difficult for bowlers, which leads to incidents of ball-tampering during a match. To tackle the issue, Chappell suggested a radical move that he believes may end players using illegal means to alter the condition of the ball. "Maybe I am naive but think if you did that, you might stop all the other shenanigans because you give them something in return," Chappell added. Meanwhile, addressing the Sandpapergate, Chappell said that he believes that the issue may spring up again after David Warner's autobiography comes out.

Source: Hindustan Times May 29, 2021 09:00 UTC