Eng vs Ind: Did the Bridonkers tamper with the ball during the Manchester Test?
Tampering with the Ball – This phrase alone can bring back memories of past scandals that have trembled the thorns of cricket enthusiasts and rocked the sport. But once again, the controversy was swirling on the fourth day During the fourth test England and India, As Eagle Eyed Fans and Experts, Britain Discovered England Brydon car Reportedly, they’re tampering with the ball. The aftermath was quick and intense. Social media broke out, cricket fans from every corner denounced the incident as a violation of the game’s sacred spirit.
Brydon Kurse’s mistake step caught on the 4th day when he caught a ball caught in the camera
What happened on the field to inspire such anger? It all began in the era Indiacaptain, Shubman GillOn the 12th, he split two boundaries from Kahs. With the new Dukes’ movements from the ball being killed and the spinner warmed up, Kurse’s actions quickly sparked doubt. Instead of fielding the ball in the usual way after a follow-through, Carse pushed the ball down badly with his spikes.
Australia Cricket legend Ricky Pontingcommented live and quickly featured Kars’ actions. “Some big spikes on the shiny side of the ballPonting said his tone underlined the importance of what he witnessed. Unlike the instantaneous, boundary stepping efforts often seen from bowlers, Curse’s measured push appeared to induce classical methods of inducing an inverse swing by boldening one side of the ball.
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Do the English team tamper with the ball?#indvseng #balltamping pic.twitter.com/pb020n6awe
– forever_kafir (@ravi_s33) July 26, 2025
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The spirit of the image of England cricket hits
Perhaps the irony is the most stabbing for cricket purists. The UK often self-styles as guardians of the cricket spirit, but is suddenly thrust into the same sleazy spotlight as the culprit of Australia’s infamous “Sandpapergate.” It’s like Steve Smith, David Warnerand Cameron Bancroft Fans who were borne by the brunt of a global caveat and long ban on involvement in the case, were not hesitant to point their fingers in the UK for transparency and accountability.
Social media quickly filled the fans with frustrating fans, pointing out how “the biggest moralist of the sport” was red-drawn. Some referenced past controversies, noting how mild cases, such as broken drug tests, were treated compared to ball tampering.
England is now tampering with the ball. oh. #indvseng
-Kanhaiya Lal’s proposal (@sarankl__) July 26, 2025
It’s tampered with British players, but it’s morally tampered with the spirit of law and cricket 😷#engvind pic.twitter.com/4chxgglmug
– nightwatchmad🏏 (@nightwatchmad) July 26, 2025
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