Adelaide — Not for the first time this week‚ South African captain Faf du Plessis has disappointed the International Cricket Council (ICC). On Tuesday‚ the ICC were unhappy with Du Plessis enough to fine him 100% of his match fee and dock him three demerit points for ball-tampering during the second Test against Australia in Hobart. On Friday‚ Du Plessis was back in the suits’ bad books for appealing that decision. "The ICC is disappointed to hear that Faf du Plessis has chosen not to accept the findings of match referee Andy Pycroft and has exercised his right to appeal‚" ICC CE Dave Richardson said in Adelaide‚ where the third Test is being played. "A judicial commissioner now needs to be appointed to hear the appeal at the earliest opportunity. "The ICC now needs to wait until the completion of the appeal before making full comment but feels that at this stage it is important to clarify the laws of cricket. "These state that a player should not use artificial substances to shine ...
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