Disadvantage India?
Updated On: 21 September, 2022 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
International pacer Dhawal Kulkarni reckons permanent saliva ban on ball will affect bowlers in India; ex-bowler Karsan Ghavri lauds ICC’s decision, while former Mumbai captain Raju Kulkarni feels bowlers are already used to it
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India’s Mayank Agarwal (left) rubs the ball on Mohd Siraj’s sweaty forehead to shine it after saliva was prohibited due to Covid-19 during the fourth Test against Australia at The Gabba in 2021. Pics/Getty Images
The use of saliva to keep the shine on the ball was a key weapon for fast bowlers. It helped them get reverse swing. All that could be history now. The International Cricket Council on Tuesday banned the use of saliva completely in its new playing conditions, which come into effect on October 1.
India and Mumbai pacer Dhawal Kulkarni reckoned the change will especially affect bowlers in Indian conditions. Former India pacer Karsan Ghavri welcomed the decision while Raju Kulkarni, another ex-Test fast bowler, felt bowlers will be affected to an extent.
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