Updated On: 07 April, 2020 07:21 AM IST | Paris | Agencies
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.

India pacer Ishant Sharma prepares to bowl against NZ in the first Test in February. Pic/Getty Images
As the Coronavirus brings the international sports calendar to a grinding halt, AFP looks at three long-standing habits which could change forever once competition resumes.
Saliva: 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.