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Time of India
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
"India used vaseline?" – Ex-Pakistan cricketer Shabbir Ahmed makes explosive ball-tampering claim after Oval Test thriller
Former Pakistan pacer Shabbir Ahmed stirred controversy with serious allegations against Team India after their thrilling win over England in the fifth Test at The Oval. England seemed on course to chase down 374 when Joe Root and Harry Brook were in control, having taken the score to 301/3. But a dramatic turnaround led by Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna saw India dismiss England for 367, sealing a nail-biting six-run victory. The pitch at The Oval was widely considered the most balanced surface of the series, offering a fair contest between bat and ball. Even on Day 5, the old ball continued to swing significantly, making batting a tough challenge. Though India had the opportunity to opt for a new ball after the 80th over, they chose to stick with the old one due to its movement—and the decision proved crucial. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program However, Shabbir Ahmed raised suspicions over India's tactics and suggested foul play. Posting on X, he insinuated ball tampering and demanded an investigation: "I think India used Vaseline. After 80 + over Ball still shine like new Umpire should send this ball to lab for examine," he wrote. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Undo — ShabbirTestCric (@ShabbirTestCric) New-Look India Sends a Strong Message India arrived in England missing key players—Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were unavailable, Jasprit Bumrah missed two crucial Tests, and Rishabh Pant was ruled out of the final match due to injury. Many members of the squad were playing in England for the first time. Despite the challenges, India maintained an upper hand throughout the series. Live Events While they did suffer two defeats, India arguably played the better cricket in those matches but couldn't seize crucial moments, which led to their losses. Ultimately, the team returned home with a drawn series (2-2), having shown depth, resilience, and promise. A major highlight was how every player who featured in the series managed to justify their selection.
Mint
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Ex-Pakistan cricketer takes dig at Shubman Gill's men after Oval Test, says ‘India Used Vaseline, send this ball to lab'
India's six-run win in the fifth Test against England at The Oval didn't go well with former Pakistan cricketer Shabbir Ahmed who claimed Shubman Gill's men used 'vaseline' and want the red cherry to be lab tested. Shabbir's comment came in after India pacer defended 35 runs on the final day of the Test match to script an epic comeback win. The win not only won India the game, but also secured the visitor's a 2-2 draw in the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Chasing 374 runs to win, England were on course for a series-clinching win, but crumbled under pressure after the dismissals of Joe Root and Harry Brook. The performance didn't go well with Shabbir, who took to X to express his views, explaining that the petroleum jelly helped the ball to move even after 80-plus overs. In fact, despite the availability, India didn't opt for the second new ball on the final day. 'I think India used Vaseline. After 80 + over Ball still shine like new. Umpire should send this ball to lab for examine," Shabbir wrote on X. Mohammed Siraj's three wickets on the final day took him to 23 wickets in the series - highest wicket-taker in five matches. For the unknown, Shabbir played for Pakistan from 1999 and 2007 in 10 Tests, 32 ODIs and one T20I and took 84 wickets. This is not the first time former Pakistan cricketers have slammed the Indian team's performance with weird claims. Earlier, during India's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign when former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq accused the Indians of ball tampering. "Arshdeep Singh, when he was bowling the 15th over, the ball was reversing. Is it too early (for reverse swing) with the new ball? This means the ball was ready for reverse swing by the 12th or the 13th over. Umpires should keep their eyes open (to spot) these it was Pakistani bowlers (reverse swinging the ball) this would have been a big issue. We know reverse swing very well and if Arshdeep can come in the 15th over and start reversing the ball, it means some serious work had been done before," Inzamam had said to a Pakistani news channel.
News18
06-08-2025
- Sport
- News18
'India Used Vaseline': Ex-Pakistan Cricketer Makes Explosive Claim, Wants Ball To Be Lab Tested
Last Updated: 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. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
BBC News
01-04-2025
- BBC News
Man dies on Eid after hit and run crash in Bradford
A 42-year-old man has died three days after he was hit by a car in Bradford. Shabbir Ahmed, 42, was injured when he was struck by a black Audi Q3 on Great Horton Road, at its junction with Havelock Street, on Thursday at around 10:00 GMT. Mr Ahmed died in hospital on Sunday, West Yorkshire Police said. The driver of the Audi failed to stop at the scene.A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the incident, after three others were detained last week. All four suspects, who are males aged between 17 and 35, have been released on bail pending further to the community Facebook page Janaza Announcements, Mr Ahmed was a father of two and worked as a kitchen have asked for any witnesses to come forward. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Express Tribune
09-03-2025
- Express Tribune
FIA arrests two agents for smuggling people to Europe via sea
FIA arrested the owner of Air World Travels and Tours for sending 100 people for Hajj on visit visas last year. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have arrested two agents involved in smuggling citizens to Europe via dangerous sea routes, Express News reported. The suspects, identified as Shabbir Ahmed and Muhammad Javed, were detained in separate operations in the Gujrat and Narowal districts, according to an FIA spokesperson. Ahmed allegedly charged over 1.3 million Pakistani rupees ($4,600) per person to facilitate illegal migration to Spain via Mauritania. However, the migrants refused to travel by boat and eventually returned to Pakistan, authorities said. Javed, the second suspect, had been an absconder for 14 years. He was wanted in a case registered in 2011 for taking 275,000 rupees ($970) from a citizen, promising to send him to Muscat, but failing to do so before disappearing. 'The suspects have been taken into custody, and investigations are underway,' the FIA spokesperson said.
