ball-tampering
noun [ U ] uk/ˈbɔːlˌtæm.pə.rɪŋ/ us/ˈbɑːlˌtæm.pɚ.ɪŋ/
（违规）改变板球球况
the action of changing the condition of a cricket ball, for example by scratching it, so that it moves differently through the air. This is not allowed by the rules of cricket.
The team forfeited a test match amid allegations of ball-tampering. 在被指控违规改变球况的情况下，球队放弃了测试赛。
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- Despite the accusations of ball-tampering, it's been a superb tour.
- The committee ruled that he was guilty of ball-tampering.
- Like match-fixing, ball-tampering has long been a source of gossip and whispering campaigns.
- The ball-tampering allegations against him were never substantiated.