Vic Premier Cricket Club Casey-South Melbourne has been accused of ball tampering in its First XI match against Melbourne Cricket Club at Casey Fields on Saturday.
The match ball was allegedly scraped across a concrete surface after a boundary was hit early in the day’s play.
The transgression was immediately noticed, with the ball replaced and a five run penalty conceded.
The umpires reported the code of conduct breach, with Cricket Victoria in charge of taking any necessary action against the captain, player/s involved and if appropriate, the team.
The Swans lost by three wickets after its target of 306 was chase down by a Melbourne side spearheaded by state-capped pair Campbell Kellaway (30 not out) and Jon Merlo (81).
Casey South Melbourne was contacted for comment.
