Nepal gets five penalty runs during ODI against UAE after bowler uses saliva to polish the ball

Nov 17, 2022

The ban on the use of saliva was in place for over two years as a precautionary measure due to COVID-19. But following the...

ICC announces changes in playing conditions, using saliva to polish ball prohibited

Sep 20, 2022

These changes will come in effect from October 1, 2022

COVID-19: ICC's Cricket Committee recommends prohibition of saliva to shine ball

May 18, 2020

Dubai [UAE], May 18 : The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Committee on Monday recommended changes to ICC regulations including prohibiting the use of...

Using alternatives for saliva not in spirit of game: Nitin Menon

Jul 01, 2020

New Delhi [India], July 1 : With International Cricket Council (ICC) ban on the use of saliva to polish the ball, bowlers across countries...

Bowlers can shine the ball without saliva: Chris Woakes

May 23, 2020

London [UK], May 23 : England fast bowler Chris Woakes has said that bowlers can shine the ball without saliva and sweat and admitted...

Damp towel is the best thing: Lungi Ngidi on alternatives to shine the ball

Jul 07, 2020

Cape Town [South Africa], July 7 : South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi feels that a damp towel could be used as an alternative...