Photos may hold the key to Wade appeal

Wade’s appeal against the CA Code of Behaviour breach will be held via teleconference at 11.45am AEDT Thursday.

CA Code of Behaviour Commissioner Alan Sullivan QC will hear the appeal, where it is believed photographs of the alleged damage to the pitch will be a key component of the hearing.

The Commonwealth Bank Victorian Bushrangers captain was fined 50 per cent of his match fee and suspended for one match after being found guilty of breaching the CA Code of Behaviour following his team’s Bupa Sheffield Shield match against the Tasmanian Tigers at Blundstone Arena last weekend.

Wade was reported by umpires Ian Lock and Sam Nogajski for “conduct that was considered unfair play under Law 42 of the Laws of Cricket or against the spirit in which the game of cricket should be played”.

While batting during Victoria’s first innings, umpires determined that Wade had tampered with the pitch. The umpires determined a “long valley” had been created within the protected area that was not the result of natural wear and tear.

Victoria won the match against Tasmania at Blundstone Arena by 129 runs. Wade scored 119 from 207 balls in the first innings, hitting 14 fours and one six.

Victoria’s next match is against the Alcohol. Think Again Western Warriors in Perth starting Friday.

Follow the latest news on the appeal at cricket.com.au