Phil Salt’s Bat Used in IPL and Vitality Blast T20 Cleared by Authorities After Initially Failing ‘Gauge Test’ for Size
ENGLAND, JUL 8 – The Cricket Regulator's Anti-Corruption Unit cleared Salt's bat after further tests found it compliant despite initial gauge failure, with no disciplinary action taken.
- Phil Salt's bat was initially deemed to have failed an on-field gauge test during a match but was later cleared after further examination by the Cricket Regulator's Anti-Corruption Unit .
- The Cricket Regulator found the bat compliant with regulations after an investigation on July 7, stating that no further action would be taken against Salt or Lancashire.
- Lancashire Cricket indicated that the situation could have been avoided with better processes and training, highlighting issues with match commentators and media coverage.
- Following the incident, there were inappropriate comments and inaccurate articles regarding Salt, which could have been prevented.
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Phil Salts bat used in IPL cleared by authorities after it initially failed gauge test for size - The Tribune
Cricket Regulator, the body established by ECB, said Salt's bat was subject to an on-field test and it did not pass the initial test during July 4 match between Northamptonshire and Lancashire.
Phil Salt’s bat used in IPL and Vitality Blast T20 cleared by authorities after initially failing ‘gauge test’ for size
England white-ball opener Phil Salt’s bat, which he used in the last two years including in the Indian Premier League, was initially deemed “to have failed an on-field gauge test” but later cleared after further examination, his club said.


Salt's bat used in IPL cleared by authorities after it initially failed 'gauge test' for size
London, Jul 9 (PTI) England white-ball opener Phil Salt’s bat, which he used in the last two years including in the Indian Premier League, was initially deemed “to have failed an on-field gauge test” but later cleared after further examination, his club said. The 28-year-old Salt currently plays for Lancashire. He played a major role […]
Phil Salt’s bat cleared after initial test failure sparks controversy
A bat used by Phil Salt during Lancashire Lightning’s Vitality Blast fixture against Northants Steelbacks became the centre of an unexpected controversy after it failed an on-field bat gauge test. The incident, which occurred during the first over of Lancashire’s run chase, led to allegations that Salt had breached ECB Directives 3.2 and 3.3. In […] The post Phil Salt’s bat cleared after initial test failure sparks controversy appeared first on …
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