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England's Kevin Pietersen (R) reacts after being given out by umpire Tony Hill (L). Source:AFP
ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen has reacted angrily to accusations he has been cheating the system to evade Hot Spot dismissals.
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Pietersen has found himself at the centre of a fresh Ashes controversy with, reports surfacing that he may have coated his bat with silicon-based adhesive tape, with the intended effect of leaving no trace when the ball is nicked.
The South African-born run-machine was controversially given out at OId Trafford during the third Test, and left the field fuming after an unsuccessful review, despite Hot Spot showing no signs of an edge.
However Snicko, which is unavailable to the umpires, clearly showed sound as the ball passed Pietersen's bat, leading some to believe the ball did in fact glance his bat and that Hot Spot, and the DRS umpire, had been fooled.
Pietersen has now taken to Twitter to proclaim his innocence and denounce what he is calling "horrible journalism".
"I am never afraid of getting out! If I nick it, I'll walk.. To suggest I cheat by covering my bat with silicon infuriates me," wrote Pietersen.
"Horrible journalism yet again! My name brought up in hotspot crisis suggesting I use silicon to prevent nicks showing! Such hurtful lies.
"How stupid would I be to try & hide a nick when it could save me on an LBW appeal, like in 1st innings where hotspot showed I nicked it."
Australia captain Michael Clarke has spoken up to defend his side, saying "I tell you there is not one person in the Australian changerooms who is a cheat", and adding that he was surprised to learn the technology even existed.
Channel 9 has reported that the International Cricket Council's general manager of cricket, Geoff Allardice, is travelling to Durham ahead of the fourth Test to discuss the issue with both teams.
However as yet there is no official word whether charges will be made against Pietersen or any other player from either camp.
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