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The Vaseline effect   

During the 3rd test between India and England in 1977 at Chennai, Englishmen John Lever was accused of using Vaseline to make the ball swings better. Then Indian captain had accused the bowler of using Vaseline to swing the ball, as traces of the substance were found right at the ground during the time the Englishman was bowling.

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    During the 3rd test between India and England in 1977 at Chennai, Englishmen John Lever was accused of using Vaseline to make the ball swings better. Then Indian captain had accused the bowler of using Vaseline to swing the ball, as traces of the substance were found right at the ground during the time the Englishman was bowling.

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