BELL WAS THE JELLY BEAN PRANKSTER!

Leaving a nasty taste: India’s Zaheer Khan points out a jelly bean on the pitch

to umpire Ian Howell during the second Test between England and India
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ACTION REPLAY
Richard Edwards recalls when tempers flared between England and India over the presence of a humble confection
When you’re in the field for two days you sometimes need to have a bit of fun, introduce something to ease some tension – it was just a shame that this was at the expense of the opposition and, to be honest, we probably chose the wrong man,” laugh...

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