Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:42am on 20 Mar 2025,Thursday Sports
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has lifted the saliva ban for IPL 2025 after captains supported the move in a Mumbai meeting. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had permanently banned saliva use in 2022 due to COVID-19 concerns. However, the IPL operates under its own guidelines, making it the first major event to reintroduce saliva for ball shining. "The majority of captains were in favor," a BCCI official confirmed. The decision is expected to impact reverse swing significantly, with players like Jasprit Bumrah previously highlighting its importance.
