OWN CORRESPONDENT, Leeds | Wednesday 11.30AM.
THE South African cricket squad on Tuesday thwarted attempts by the English media to turn the series-deciding fifth Test at Headingley into a Donald-bashing party.
The South African team refused to talk to the press after net practice on Tuesday, following the comments made by Allan Donald on the questionable decisions of umpire Mervyn Kitchen in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge.
The South Africans are awaiting the verdict of match referee Ahmed Ibrahim. If Donald is found guilty, he will most certainly face some censure, probably a fine. English batsman Mark Ramprakash was fined 25% of his match fee and was given a suspended one-Test ban after complaining when given out by Australian umpire Russell Hair in the second Test at Lord’s.