'If Players Test Negative, We Can Think Of Allowing Use Of Saliva': Ajit Agarkar
New Delhi: Former Indian fast bowler Ajit Agarkar is of the view that if a cricketer tests negative for COVID-19 before the commencement of a match, then authorities can then at least consider allowing him to apply saliva to shine the ball. Agarkar's remarks came on the back of International Cricket Council recommendation of banning saliva from being applied to the ball as part of its several precautionary measures taken in wake of the coronavirus pandemic. If they are found to be COVID-19 negative then I can at least consider that it will be then safe to put saliva on the ball,” Agarkar told PTI. But we will have to wait.”, said Agarkar ICC's revised set of guidelines will apply when England take on West Indies for a three-match Test series from July 8 and thus it will become the first international series where the new rules will be implemented.
If players test negative, we can think of allowing use of saliva: Ajit Agarkar
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