 "Australia's Josh Hazlewood, center, holds up the ball after taking 5 wickets against England during the final day of their Ashes cricket test match in Perth. Photo: AP/PTI")
Cricket is set to do away with one of its oldest practices -- the use of saliva to polish the ball – as International Cricket Council (ICC) is gearing up to resume the operations amid coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
The ICC cricket committee led by Anil Kumble has recommended some changes in the existing rules. The recommendation included banning the use of saliva, no neutral umpires and increase the use of Decision Review System (DRS).
However, the ICC Cricket Committee saw no health hazard in continuing with the use of sweat.
The ICC cricket committee led by Anil Kumble has recommended some changes in the existing rules. The recommendation included banning the use of saliva, no neutral umpires and increase the use of Decision Review System (DRS).
However, the ICC Cricket Committee saw no health hazard in continuing with the use of sweat.
The ICC cricket committee comprises of Anil Kumble, Andrew
