Faf 'Mintgate' appeal rejected

Proteas captain, Faf du Plessis's appeal against his ICC fine for ball tampering has been dismissed.

Du Plessis was fined 100% of his match fee after the second Test against Australia in Hobart in November after after television footage showed him applying an artificial substance to the ball during the fourth day’s play.

He was also handed three demerit points by ICC Match Referee, Andy Pycroft.

Du Plessis appealed the decision and at a hearing in Dubai on Monday, it was decided that the original decision was appropriate and the appeal was dismissed.