It does seem strange that those punished were batsmen. Presumably this scheme is focussed on the bowlers. It would also be strange if they assumed that their bowlers would be more comfortable with this, without any check.

So things might be slightly incomplete. Still, Bancroft’s recent comments are probably more controversial than Warner’s sometimes.

I found the latter an especially tough watch. Firstly, because it reminded me of a Chinese cultural revolution struggle session. Secondly, because I found Warner so very unconvincing. Warner’s statement felt to me like a rehearsed script rather than anything heartfelt. Added to that – the narrowness of the confession – to his own behaviour on just one particular day – absolutely stank of cover up.

It was advertised.

Picking bright yellow sandpaper is another pertinent point

l) This association with slave labour would contradict their image of the Spirit of Cricket.
m) They are conspicuously indifferent to sandpaper.

Vince de Luxe sounds like a South African quick bowler. (Or better yet, Vince van der Luxe).

Vince Lite sounds like a variety show performer – not a cricketer at all.

I doubt this is universal, but my bright yellow sandpaper is 120.

I doubt he meant it to apply to his own side, but there you go.