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Sachin Tendulkar Explains Why Usage Of Saliva On Cricket Ball Should Return

The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic saw plenty of new rules being brought into cricket. Be it bio-bubble restrictions, pre-series quarantine, or regulations over a player testing positive for the virus, almost all Covid-19 rules have gone, but one still remains. The rule that is still intact is the ban on the usage of saliva. Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, hence, has spoken in favour of the return of usage of saliva on the ball, while admitting that the International Cricket Council's decision during Covid-19 was right.

Watch: Kieron Pollard, Shaheen Afridi Involved In Heated Exchange During PSL Qualifier Match

Star West Indies batter Kieron Pollard and Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi were seen involved in a heated exchange during the Qualifier match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. The incident happened during Multan Sultans' batting in the 19th over in which the right-handed power-hitter smashed the left-arm pacer for three sixes. A video is going viral on social media in which the duo confront each other after the end of the over. A total of 20 runs were scored off the 19th over bowled by Shaheen and 19 of them were hit by Pollard.

Another day, another retirement as world record-holder Trisha Chetty bids Proteas farewell

Another day, another retirement.

YCCC racism crisis local battle with widespread implications for cricket

“Vacancy: YCCC Chair” appeared rather starkly on the website of Yorkshire County Cricket Club on Feb. 10.

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Takes Brilliant Catch, Leaves Everyone Stunned In 1st ODI Against Australia

Ravindra Jadeja is considered by a huge portion of fans to be the best fielder in the world and the all-rounder made a strong case for himself once during the first ODI encounter between India and Australia in Mumbai on Friday. The 34-year-old pulled off a stunning catch to miss Marnus Labuschagne and his effort earned him plaudits from spectators and experts. Positioned at short third man, he did not much time to react as the batsman cut the ball towards him, but the all-rounder was able to dive full length towards his right to complete the catch. The effort sparked major celebrations from his teammates and the wicket for Kuldeep Yadav was crucial for his team's cause in the middle overs of the encounter.

Babar Azam Smashes All-Time Record, Goes Past Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle

One of the finest batters of this generation, Babar Azam has been running riot with the bat in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) this season. The batter, at present, occupies the second spot in the list of top run-getters, only behind Mohammad Rizwan. As Babar led Peshawar Zalmi to an important win over Islamabad United with a 64-run knock, he went on to smash a world record. Babar went past greats like Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle in the process, becoming the first fastest batter to score 9000 runs in T20 cricket.

Watch: Shadab Khan's Firm Response To Reporter On Calling Babar Azam 'Former' Captain

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) brought about a change in the squad for the Afghanistan T20I series, with skipper Babar Azam being rested. The decision prompted the board to assign the captaincy to Shadab Khan for the series. Though it's a change made only for the Afghanistan series, the chatter around Babar being permanently replaced as T20I captain has gained momentum. Shadab Khan, attending a Pakistan Super League (PSL) press conference, even had to remind a journalist that Babar isn't a 'former captain' but has only been rested from the Afghanistan series.

Asif Khan thrilled to join same list as hero Shahid Afridi after making history in Nepal

World cricket was given one of its great Cinderella stories in Kathmandu on Thursday.

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Sachin Tendulkar Explains Why Usage Of Saliva On Cricket Ball Should Return

Watch: Kieron Pollard, Shaheen Afridi Involved In Heated Exchange During PSL Qualifier Match

Another day, another retirement as world record-holder Trisha Chetty bids Proteas farewell

YCCC racism crisis local battle with widespread implications for cricket

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Takes Brilliant Catch, Leaves Everyone Stunned In 1st ODI Against Australia

Babar Azam Smashes All-Time Record, Goes Past Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle

Watch: Shadab Khan's Firm Response To Reporter On Calling Babar Azam 'Former' Captain

Asif Khan thrilled to join same list as hero Shahid Afridi after making history in Nepal