Ugly scenes erupt as journalists try to question Faf du Plessis
Adelaide — Ugly scenes occurred on SA’s trip to Adelaide on Monday‚ when South African security staff manhandled reporters who were deemed too aggressive in their attempts to obtain comment from Faf du Plessis on the ball-tampering charges he faces. But Du Plessis seems likely to have the last laugh‚ at least on this tour: it appears the charges will be heard only after the third Test‚ which starts on Thursday. That would make Du Plessis safe from the prospect of being banned for the match‚ which could be his punishment if he is found guilty. The charges were laid after television footage emerged after the second Test in Hobart showing Du Plessis polishing the ball using saliva fetched from his mouth — in which what appears to be a sweet or mint is clearly visible. Security staff intervened when Du Plessis was accosted by reporters outside the squad hotel in Melbourne at the weekend — against the express wishes of team management. More drama unfolded when the squad arrived in Adelai...
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