15 ball-tampering controversies that shook the cricketing world

#13 Vernon Philander (2014)

Creating a negative image

Nine months after Faf du Plessis was charged with ball-tampering, South Africa's Vernon Philander was fined 75 percent of his match fee for scratching the ball with his fingers and thumb during a Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.

It is also worth noting that Philander's team-mate Dale Steyn achieved substantial reverse-swing in that match. The pace spearhead ripped through the hosts' lineup with three wickets in five overs.

The charge was not disputed by Philander and he accepted his punishment.

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#14 Faf du Plessis (2016)

The rules are in place for a reason

Faf du Plessis was charged for ball tampering yet again after the South African skipper applied saliva from a mint onto the ball during the second Test against Australia at Hobart.

Du Plessis, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, faced a marathon three-hour hearing with ICC match referee Andy Pycroft and was fined 100 percent of his match fee in addition to being handed three penalty points.