'India Used Vaseline': Ex-Pakistan Cricketer Makes Explosive Claim, Wants Ball To Be Lab Tested
A former Pakistan pacer claims that the ball used by India appeared new even after 80-plus overs and wants it to be tested.
India's epic comeback win over England in the recently concluded Oval Test has been put into question by a former Pakistan fast bowler who wants the Dukes ball used by the team to be laboratory tested for being tampered with. India fast bowlers led a terrific comeback as England suffered a batting collapse in chase of 374 in the series-deciding fifth and final Test that concluded earlier this week on Monday.
However, the performance hasn't gone down well with former Pakistan fast bowler Shabbir Ahmed who claims that the Indian team applied Vaseline, insinuating that the reason why their fast bowlers made the ball to talk was because of the petroleum jelly that kept the red cherry new even 'after 80+ over".
I thinkIndia used VaselineAfter 80 + overBall still shine like newUmpire should send this ball to lab for examine— Shabbir Ahmed Khan (@ShabbirTestCric) August 4, 2025
Siraj took a five-wicket haul as England were bowled out for 367 on the final morning of the Test as the series ended in a 2-2 draw.
Who is Shabbir Ahmed?
Shabbir is a former right-arm pacer who played 10 Tests, 32 ODIs and one T20I for Pakistan between 1999 and 2007. He took a combined 84 wickets during his international career.
The tall pacer's career suffered a major setback when he was suspended for one year on account of a suspect bowling action. He was the first bowler to be banned at the international level for 12 months after University of Western Australia concluded that his bowling action is illegal. The ban was lifted in December 2006.
Shabbir later signed up for the now defunct Indian Cricket League where he represented Chennai Superstars. He took a hat-trick in the final of the inaugural ICL to help Chennai become the champions.
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