Though SL lost the finals they earned a lot of admiration from all fans for the way they played in the WC. However a silly statement like this can undo all that! They must learn to be magnanimous in defeat.
How can putting 1/2 a sqaush ball, which is effectively a small sponge be illegal? If that is the case even inner gloves (that batsman wear inside the batting gloves) must be illegal.
Grow up Lanka...you were beaten fair and square! Sqaush ball or not, you did not stand a chance!