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Jos Buttler questions broadcast of stump microphones
England wicketkeeper apologises after being fined for swearing at Vernon Philander
12 January 2020 - 20:34
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has apologised for his foul-mouthed verbal volley in the second Test against SA, but questioned whether television viewers should have access to the audio from stump microphones.
Buttler was fined 15% of his match fee and handed one demerit point after swearing repeatedly at SA all-rounder Vernon Philander late on the final day as England sought the wickets that would take them to a 189-run win...
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