New Zealand Test batter Henry Nicholls is under scrutiny for an alleged breach of New Zealand Cricket’s code of conduct, accused of ball tampering during a recent domestic first-class match between Canterbury and Auckland. Video footage suggests Nicholls brushed the ball against a helmet, potentially violating Rule 3.1, article 1.15 of the Code, pertaining to altering the ball’s condition against Law 41.3 of the Laws of Cricket. The charge has been referred to a commissioner for first-class cricket, and while no hearing date is set, Nicholls is scheduled to join the New Zealand squad touring Bangladesh later this month. Nicholls has yet to comment on the allegations.
New Zealand Cricketer Henry Nicholls Faces Ball Tampering Charge
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