5 Instances when England put ‘Spirit of Cricket’ aside to win matches

5. England dismisses Henry Nicholls with an unusual catch during the 2022 Test vs NZ

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4. Stuart Broad refuses to walk back to the pavilion despite getting caught in the Ashes 2013

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3. Stuart Broad and James Anderson tamper the ball during England’s tour of South Africa 2009-10

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2. Marcus Trescothick uses mint-induced saliva to shine the ball in the 2005 Ashes

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1. Michael Atherton ball-tampering against South Africa in 1994

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