Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Ex-Pakistani Cricketer Accuses Team India of Ball Tampering at Oval
A former Pakistani cricketer, Shabbir Ahmed, suggested that Indian bowlers might have used vaseline on the ball during a match, implying an unfair advantage.
This led to some discussion on social media.
Some players have been accused of ball tampering in the past.
Using vaseline on the ball, as another player explained, can make it darker and slippery which can give the bowlers an edge.
Former Pakistani cricketer Shabbir Ahmed claimed Indian bowlers used vaseline to tamper with the ball.
Ahmed's claim was made after India's match at The Oval.
Vaseline can make the ball darker and slippery, according to Brad Hogg.
John Lever was accused of using vaseline in 1977 in Chennai.
Hasan Raza accused Mohammed Shami of ball tampering during the 2023 World Cup.
- Who
- Shabbir Ahmed, other cricketers, and Indian bowlers.
- What
- Shabbir Ahmed accused Indian bowlers of ball tampering using vaseline.
- When
- After the India vs. England match at The Oval.
- Where
- The Oval.
- Why
- The reason for the accusation is unclear; it was made after India's win.
Accusation
No Official Response
Ball Tampering
Accusation
Ahmed claimed the Indian bowlers used vaseline.
No Official Response
No official response, as the claim is unproven.
- Sport
- Cricket
- Match
- India vs. England at The Oval
- Allegation
- Ball tampering using vaseline
- Accuser
- Shabbir Ahmed
- Previous Accusation
- John Lever (1977)
