Did they show those people getting removed by the police for allegedly making overseas phone calls about conditions and parts of the play
say whaaaat? are ya joking?
Betting cheats escorted from the Cricket World Cup opening match have been trespassed from all future events this season.
Stuff.co.nz witnessed a group of men believed to be 'courtsiders' led from the New Zealand v Sri Lanka match by police at Hagley Oval in Christchurch yesterday.
Courtsiding refers to a spectator at a sporting event sending immediate information on scores and activities in a game before it is broadcast a short time later.
Speaking to media from Police national headquarters in Wellington today, superintendent Sandy Manderson said the "several" alleged courtsiders caught were residing in New Zealand and also visiting from overseas.
Manderson said police trained in spotting courtsiders, as well as members of the public, had identified the men, who she said were acting individually.
Whilst not illegal in New Zealand, courtsiding is in breach of the terms of entry to matches at the Cricket World Cup.
The men had been trespassed from Hagley Park as well as other ICC venues around New Zealand, Manderson said.
She said she presumed the men had tickets to other matches.
"If they did intend to go, they won't be going now. If they do, they'll be arrested and taken off site."
Police were not "necessarily" monitoring match-goers' phone calls, but were keeping an eye on social media, she said.