Vitality T20 Blast | whole process could have been avoided, Lancashire on bat testing incident

 Lancashire wicketkeeper batter Philip Salat failed the bat gauge test during the Vitality T20 Blast. The problems started in the game against Northamptonshire, where Salt had played a match-winning knock of 80 off 57 deliveries and helped his team to a five-wicket win.

The on-field Tests were conducted by umpires Rob Bailey and Simon Widdup, as Salt's bat was alleged to be breaching ECB directives 3.2 and 3.3. However, the club was not happy with these allegations and criticised the way the tests were conducted through a statement supporting their star batter, who has given incredible performances in the last two games for the franchise.

“At Lancashire, we believe this whole process could have been avoided with improved processes on and off the field, whether that be through better equipment and or additional training. Following the incident, there have been inappropriate comments made by match commentators, inaccurate articles written in the media, and some unsavoury social media posts towards the player, that could have been avoided,” the club wrote in a statement.

“Following this evidential testing process undertaken by the Cricket Regulator, the bat was found to be compliant with the Regulations - and the Club and player have been informed that no further action will be taken,” the statement concluded.

The Lancashire side is currently leading the charts in the North Group with nine wins and two losses, and will be facing the Birmingham Bears in their upcoming game on July 9.