Cheeky couple shellshocked as their ‘ball tampering’ is exposed on big screen in front of everyone
Fans say ‘middle stump, definitely hitting’ as pair are left red-faced
A CHEEKY couple were horrified to see their “ball tampering Down Under” exposed on the huge screen as Australia took on Pakistan.
The young man and woman feared they’d get a rollicking for their festive frolicking as they went viral for a lewd act seen by thousands of fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and on TVs around the world.
The woman reacted with open-mouthed shock when she realised a camera operator had panned to her and a male friend – sparking cheers from parts of the crowd.
She sat up quickly while the man put what appeared to be a big white top over his head.
Cricket lovers found the right line on social media with comments like: “Ball tampering. Where else but in Australia.”
And many viewers turned into eagle-eyed umpires with verdicts such as: “That’s out. Handling the ball”… and “Middle stump, definitely hitting”.
Equally strong verdicts included:” Fumbled at first slip” and “Caught behind”.
And there was praise for the unsung hero of the clip,
“Cameraman – Gotcha,” said one viewer.
Another fan revealed: “I was there today.. and this was very very funny.”
One viewer also noted the “Proud helpers of Australian Cricket” message at the top of the screen at the same time the couple were featured – which might or might not be some consolation to them.
Meanwhile, the bigger picture, meanwhile is that Pakistan are on an even stickier wicket than the youthful duo.
Australia easily won the First Test and after three days of the second contest at Melbourne are 241 runs ahead – with four second-innings wickets remaining.
As for the couple they might need a rare piece of advice when watching cricket that’s live on TV.
To avoid viewing problems, do not just adjust your box.