Ball tampering – is it really a crime?

The recent third test between South Africa and England ended in a thrilling draw (for England fans). Another last wicket stand saw England “win the draw”, again. But during the game, accusations of ball tampering were raised (through the media, not to the match authorities). As the Laws of the Game stand, ball tampering is …

Throwing a curveball – why not bowl one?

I nearly got to watch a live baseball game at the weekend…until persistent rain caused the game to be called. But I was thinking about what baseball pitchers do with a baseball – and it’s a lot more than just hurling it through at 100 mph. They use spin-swerve to get the pitch off straight, …