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'Let people scratch the ball': England star calls to 'legalise' ball tampering

Dawid Malan has proposed legalising limited, controlled ball tampering to restore balance in cricket. He argues it already happens and should be regulated, not ignored. Malan believes allowing minor changes could revive reverse swing and help bowlers, especially in death overs. With batters dominating modern cricket, he sees this as a practical tweak to make matches tighter and more competitive without completely breaking existing rules.

11 Apr 2026 4:51 pm