England bowlers using back sweat to shine the ball in Test against West Indies with saliva use banned – ABC News

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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