Tag: saliva ban
The White Ball Only Swings For 2 Overs: Deepak Chahar
The ICC on Tuesday approved the interim changes suggested by the Cricket Committee in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and that will see player having to do without using saliva to shine the ball. In fact, repeated failure to abide by the restriction will also have to deal with a 5-run penalty. But India pacer Deepak Chahar feels that shining the ball wont be an issue in limited-overs cricket. ....
Saliva Ban Needs An Alternative To Keep Game Balanced, Says Gambhir
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir feels there would be apprehensions in the minds of the players once they go back on the field and take part in competitive sport post the COVID-19 lockdowns.....
Great Initiative, But Hard To Implement: Brett Lee On Saliva Ban
With an eye on the coronavirus pandemic, the International Cricket Councils (ICC) Cricket Committee has recommended banning the use of saliva to polish the match ball. While all former and current players believe that it important to ensure safety at this time, they also believe that it will be slightly difficult to keep off the natural habit of using spit to shine the ball. ....
