Cricket's history marked by major cheating scandals

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Cricket's history marked by major cheating scandals
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Cricket has been marred by numerous cheating scandals over the decades, with new incidents reigniting discussions about fair play. The recent 'Clicky Ponting' controversy involved a player faking an edge to deceive an umpire during an amateur match in North Yorkshire, prompting widespread coverage and outrage. Historical cases include strategies like the Bodyline tactics in the 1932-33 Ashes series and John Lever's use of Vaseline in 1976, both drawing severe criticism at the time. The debate over cricketing integrity continues as incidents like 'Clicky Ponting' highlight ongoing challenges within the sport.

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  • 'Clicky Ponting' incident involves faked edge in amateur cricket match.
  • Bodyline tactics used in 1932-33 caused physical injuries and diplomatic disputes.
  • John Lever faced controversy in 1976 over ball tampering accusations.
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From Sandpapergate to match-fixing and Click-gate, explore cricket's 10 biggest cheating scandals of all time and how they changed the game forever.

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