Spit, sweat, shaking on it: Sports habits that may change after coronavirus

Tennis players throwing towels, dripping with sweat and blood and probably a tear or two, at ball boys and girls, has often left fans sympathising for the youngsters

As the coronavirus brings the international sports calendar to a grinding halt, here's take a look at three long-standing habits which could change forever once competition resumes.

Cricket: Saliva to take shine off swing bowling

It's been a tried and trusted friend to fast bowlers throughout the history of cricket.

But the days of applying saliva to one side of the ball to encourage swing could be over in the aftermath of Covid-19.

"As a bowler I think it would be pretty tough going if we couldn't shine the ball in a Test match," said Australia quick Pat Cummins.

"If it's at that