Mohammed Shami has said to ban the use of saliva on the ball: Indian star fast bowler Mohammed Shami is currently performing well for the team in the Champions Trophy 2025. He performed brilliant bowling in the semi -finals against Australia and took three wickets. Given the form in which Shami is in, it seems that he can prove to be a trump card for Team India against New Zealand in the final. But now before the final match, Shami has made a special demand from the ICC. Shami has appealed to the ICC to allow the use of saliva on the ball again.
Ban on spitting on ball
Let us tell you that the ICC has already imposed a ban on spitting on the ball, which helps the fast bowlers to achieve reverse swing, but now the bowlers cannot use it, which makes them face difficulties.
Mohammed Shami demands from ICC
The ICC banned spitting in cricket matches in 2022 after the Corona epidemic spread in 2020. Spitting on the ball may increase the risk of infection, so this decision was taken. In cricket matches, fast bowlers use spit to brighten the rough part of the ball. So that they can achieve reverse swing and take wickets. Shami is famous for her exact line and length and also specializes in reverse swing. Now the bowlers use sweat instead of spit to brighten the ball. Shami said that we are trying to get reverse swing. But spit is not being used. We are constantly appealing to allow the use of sputum and it will be interesting with reverse swing.
Shami further said, ‘I am trying to get my rhythm back and contribute more to the team. When there were no two fast bowlers in the team, I have to take more responsibility. One is under pressure when you are the main fast bowler and another all -rounder. You have to take wickets and lead to lead.
With the amendment of the ICC’s code of conduct 41.3, the use of spit to shine the ball has now been completely banned. The use of saliva by the player to brighten the ball during an international match will now be considered a ball tampering.
