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England bowlers using back sweat to shine the ball in Test against West Indies with saliva use banned – ABC News
With Test cricket making its post-lockdown return, England’s fast bowlers devise a new tactic for shining the ball now the use of saliva is banned.
England fast bowler Mark Wood says players are now using “back sweat” rather than saliva to try and shine the ball during the first Test against West Indies.
- The use of saliva to shine a cricket ball has been banned due to the coronavirus pandemic
- England is in trouble after the first two days of the first Test since sport was halted globally
- West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder took six wickets as the hosts were bowled out for 204
Strict health protocols are in place for the return of international cricket after a 117-day stoppage caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including a ban on saliva.
It did not bother the West Indies bowlers who dismissed England for 204 on the second day with Jason Holder taking six wickets for a career-best Test haul of 6-42.
Wood later steamed in, bowling at frightening pace, but West Indies ended the day well-placed on 1-57.
“Back sweat has been the major thing at the moment with saliva going out the window,” Wood said.
“Only your own, although we’re mingling the back sweat a little on the ball I’ve got some of Jimmy
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