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PE in the news: Cricket: From Vaseline to zips, five ball-tampering scandals

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Cricket: From Vaseline to zips, five ball-tampering scandals: Sachin Tendulkar, 2001 – Match referee Mike Denness gave the Indian legend a suspended one-match ban when, while bowling against South Africa in Port Elizabeth, he was seen working the seam of the ball with his thumb and forefinger. It was one of six …
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Jeff talks the ‘prophet of doom’ with celebrity shrink, Chris Tshemese: Take a listen! Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 076 119 3395. Use the tag ‘border’ or ‘garden’ if you …
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Ndoro can’t stop scoring: The loss comes after a 2-1 loss to Cape Town City on Saturday. It’s been over a month now since the Port Elizabeth-based side last recorded a league victory. For Pirates it was job well done for caretaker coach Augusto Palacios as he clinched his third …
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Hawks confirm they will investigate Zuma’s role in ‘state capture’: Maimane was speaking to the media after a rousing “Back to the People” rally in Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth, on Tuesday. He’s traversing the country visiting Metros and Councils where the DA formed governments after the recent municipal elections.
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Nelson Mandela Bay launches tourism application: PORT ELIZABETH, November 22 (ANA) – Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism on Tuesday, announced that it spent R35,000 on a travel application aimed at making it easier for tourists and locals to move and learn about the city. During the launch at Donkin Reserve …
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Township schoolchildren learn ballroom dancing: The 50 were selected In November at an event held at the Vuyisile Mini Square in Port Elizabeth. Organiser Thembinkosi Ndoni said ballroom dancing was usually associated with the rich and the famous. “I am establishing an academy in Port Elizabeth …
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Warriors v Lions Ram Slam T20 Challenge cricket tips & advice – Warriors favourites to get the better of Lions: The match will be played at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth. Bet on the Warriors v Lions game live at bet365 The home side are currently placed second in the group standings with two wins and one defeat from three games for the season. The visitors …
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Newcomers Cape Town City top table: In another match, Zimbabwean Tendai Ndoro scored his ninth Premiership goal this season as Orlando Pirates luckily edged Chippa United 1-0 in Port Elizabeth. And Ajax Cape Town completed a profitable night for clubs from the south-western city by winning …
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Ball tampering down the years: From Michael Atherton to Faf du Plessis and John Lever to Rahul Dravid… how the issue has stained cricket’s reputation: He was fined £2,000. In Port Elizabeth, South Africa, match referee Mike Denness — a former England captain — suspended India legend Sachin Tendulkar for one game after cameras suggested he was involved in scuffing the seam of the ball.
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