Source: http://www.theacademic.org/stories/11778720140/story.shtml
 
Yeah...i am not entirely sure what he did but it sounds a little suspicious.
 
how do Aussies get away with things like this???
 

Thats why I always say these guys are upto something. If its not a squash balls its metal parts in bat handles. Otherwise how can people like Gilchrist, Hayden & Ponting hit so powerfully. If its to do with strength  then people like Smith & Kallis of SA & Flintoff should be able to do the same but why only the aussies.  
 
Its b'cos they can get away with it with the ICC and other authorities very keen to turn a blind eye. Its not a level palying field anymore. These guys are taking undue advantage with every loophole they can find in the rule book.
 
Today its a squash ball, tomorrow it can be something else. Its disgusting
 
Cheers!!

I knew there had to be something new involved... every edge, nick and mistimed shot was flying off the bat... This must be questionable, and that was probably the reason that Gilly waited for the finals to test this out, instead of "wasting" it on a normal game and then possibly getting it blamed prior to the finals...
 
As far as I saw it, it was half a squash ball, placed on the palm of his bottom hand, so that would be right in the middle of his bat handle...
 
And this could also be the reason for why Gilly's bat bounced out of his hand during the game
 

 
We'll have a whole new world of cricket if everyone started wearing these, so it'll probably get banned soon, but it's already too late for it now, because the WC final is already record...

Pundith,
 
1. well there is no need to ask for evidence as gili himself has accepted it
 
2. chucking is advantageous as well so we all start chucking now ?
 
3. This is a disgrace to game what ever u say mate he shouldn't have done that and most importantly he should not be allowed to go scotfree
 
4. In athletics even after a even is done u still get disqualified so such system should take place for cricket as well as after doing any dirty trick u can still get away with the current system

I was in total shock and disbelief when Rish posted this from Lanka Academic Network. My initial reaction was this is a hoax, due to the fact, if it is true its a clear "case of unfair play" and the issue does not rest there. ICC clearly has a legal clause to deal with such acts of unfair play and thats why Ponting's bat was put under the microscope, not so long ago.
 
I did some goggling to find any other news sources for a similar report(still thinking its a hoax) and Mr. Pandith take note, this is from Aussie based "Fox sports" and a more detailed report. Do take a read everybody:
 
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,21642663-23212,00.html
 
Before even going to the technical aspects of unfair play, Pandith your last post shows u'r lack of a fair mind in this regard. For goodness sake man, think in terms of what is right. Pls sit down and think before jumping back to do a verbal crucification of me and defend this pathetic, disgraceful act of Gilly. I don't think Gilly himself realizes the level of offense, otherwise he wouldn't be coming public like this. Once the world react to this he would make a official apology.
 
Pandith, you say "copy this"- I dare say do not even think about it. Whats next?  
 
When there were rumors of Poms using mint on the duke ball to cause early reverse-swing you were wholly critical of it. Now you are shamelessly defending a similar act which the parties involved have admitted . Think man, think.....

Micheal,
You are in the right when you say this is not illegal. I searched ICC legal regulations on batting gloves and they've taken great effort explaining the size of commercial logo, etc, as typical of ICC- only thinking of the commercial interests, but nothing on fair play in terms of batting gloves.  
 
It gives a distinct advantage and place a player who does not resort to such 3rd grade tactics at a disadvantage. Sports should always measure the skill levels(both physical & mental) of players involved, with the least assistance from outside factors. Gilly was out-of form and he was having a problem with his bat grip(thus a drop in skill) and with this outside factor he gets assistance to better his grip. How is this fair? Also imagine, if everybody start walking to the pitch with squash balls filled gloves and batting gloves looking like inflated balloons....I mean realistically do we want cricket to go down that path?
 
Just because it wasn't illegal, it doesn't mean its right. In terms of fair play and ethics; back in the 70's underarm bowling- though it wasn't illegal at that time, no one really exploited that loophole. As it would be a clear violation of spirit of the game and all those good things cricket stood for. Then comes a desperate Aussie skipper and he instructs his brother in thorough desperation to win a match against Kiwis. Alas! later it was made illegal. Would this also go down the same path.......  
 
Funny thing is its always an Aussie involved in this exploitations. Now when Pandith says hell with ethics, hell with fair play, and if it is legal, then it should be used and not using it, and mere criticism of it is a sign of weakness of the Team, the fans and the overall culture.  
 
Let me tell you, I come from a city that has no place for ethics and fair play and only the legal aspect is thought of. But is that right? Do I appreciate it after living 12 years in New York City? No obviously not. The reason why people resort to such 3rd grade tactics and say hell with ethics is because of their own insecurities. I see that in lot of people over here. Deep down they are very insecure, so its case of , we will not win if we play fair and square, lets try to win by any means. On a broader perspective, I read somewhere how the whole Aussie psyche is mainly built on the success of their sports Teams, and this is more than any other nation. Hence win by any means and do not disgrace the nation.  
 
Micheal, you say "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH". I agree, and lets not limit this to a few sentences here. This ought to STOP and Gilchrist has to be punished for this act. Following is a link to ICC e-mail for fans to write:
 
http://www.icc-cricket.com/icc/contact-us.html

Pandith, First of all let me give you credit, you have definitely changed from the old Pandith(Did u talk to a priest or something? meditation....?)  
 
Now where do u draw the line? Today OZ adopt this and continue not minding others opposition as its not illegal(based on your theory). Lets say tommorow Sri Lanka unleash a simillar tactic against Aussies and despite the Aussie opposition we continue. Other nations do similar unsporting acts. Then who is to say you are wrong and everyone may continue. Where does sports, which should be to Test players skill levels end up?  
 
Thats why mere legal clauses cannot handle everything. We cannot be passing laws at every juncture. Afterall cricket is a sport and some mutually agreed upon concepts/rules in-terms of ethics have to prevail and have to be exercised by member nations.  
 
Lets face it Pandith, this is not fair play and violation of cricket ethics.

Thanks a lot for pointing that out chucker and you are right, on this issue I think MCC has more teeth than the ICC. Lets not limit this to a another thread in here, Gilchrist ought to pay for this disgraceful act.  
 
So before you leave this forum do jot down at least a few sentences, in decent respectful language(straight upto the point). It does not have to be lengthy as there are time constraints for all of us. Even a few sentences will do. This is the least we arm chair critics can do for that great effort/s of our Team and for the game as a whole.
 
* MCC(MCC's role remain guarding the game's Laws to safeguarding its Spirit....):-
 
   laws@mcc.org.uk
 
* ICC
 
   http://www.icc-cricket.com/icc/contact-us.html