The act took place Zampa was introduced into the attack for the first time in the innings.
IND vs AUS, World Cup 2019: Australia and India faced off in a much-awaited match at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at The Oval on Sunday. Batting first, India managed to score 352/5 in their 50 overs as the Indian openers, Rohit Sharma (57) and Shikhar Dhawan (117), put up 127 runs partnership for the first wicket. Captain Virat Kohli also got going scoring 82 while Hardika Pandya contributed 48.
However, during the first innings, Adam Zampa was spotted doing something which has sought everyone’s attention. In a video, since gone viral on social media, Zampa was seen rubbing something suspicious on the ball during the Indian innings. Zampa did not get a wicket against India as he turned out to be expensive giving 50 runs in six overs he bowled.
The act took place Zampa was introduced into the attack for the first time in the innings. On his way back for his run-up, Zampa was spotted removing something from his pocket and rubbing it on to the ball. Though clear footages are yet to come, the video of the same is already going viral on all social media platforms.
Australian players have been notorious with ball tampering incidents, Steve Smith and David Warner the recent big named player who got banned due to this notorious act.
1. What is he looking for?
Upon watching the incident, many cricket fans around the world went on Twitter to make their queries.
#INDvAUS
— डॉ . क़य्युम खान (@qayyum0509) June 9, 2019
LOOK WHAT ADAM ZAMPA IS DOING? THIS IS DOUBTFUL... @ICC @BCCI @cricketworldcup @WC19_News pic.twitter.com/7HYBY8a7aN
What is in the pocket of Adam Zampa #Australia #INDvAUS #ICCWorldCup2019 #icc @ICC #AskStar @jatinsapru @zampa pic.twitter.com/4EhiSNG5FV
— Anwesh Anand Jha (@JhaAnwesh) June 9, 2019
2. Another sand paper?
Some people were really furious with Zampa, the ICC and the anchors and demanded an explanation and also comments over the incident:
Why Adam Zampa put our hand inside own pockets again to again #AskStar
— Harshit(Hrshy) (@HHrshy) June 9, 2019
PLEASE TALK ABOUT IT,WHAT IS IN ADAM ZAMPA'S POCKET??#AskStar
— SURJEET ROUT (@RoutSurjeet) June 9, 2019
Whatt another Ball Tempering ? Seriously ?
— Tahir Shabbir (@tahirshabbir92) June 9, 2019
This time Adam Zampa pic.twitter.com/R51NbUfXqR
3. Any guesses?
What the hell is this ??
— ॐ Shivam (@samwalker_0207) June 9, 2019
Adam zampa with sandpaper 2.0 ? #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/WTAdY4VV1R
Adam Zampa at Work Earlier today .... #AUSvIND #INDvAUS #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/IeUbplLzqR
— Taimoor Zaman (@taimoorze) June 9, 2019