Following the recent comments made by Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, New Zealand’s Tim Southee has also expressed his views on the controversial saliva ban imposed on the cricket ball. The saliva ban, which was introduced as a precautionary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic, has sparked a significant debate within the cricketing community. Southee believes that the ban limits bowlers’ ability to maintain the ball’s condition and affects the balance between bat and ball in the game. He argues that the use of saliva is a traditional practice that has been part of cricket for many years. Both players emphasize the need to reconsider the regulations to enhance the quality of the game, allowing bowlers to have a fair chance to compete against batsmen. As the cricketing world continues to evolve, the discourse surrounding the saliva ban raises questions about the future of the sport and the methods used to ensure a level playing field.
Following the recent comments made by Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami, New Zealand’s Tim Southee has also expressed his views on the controversial saliva ban imposed on the cricket ball
