The allowing of salvia use in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has sparked a debate. Ahead of IPL 2025, The Bcci Lifted the long-standing ban on the use of saliva, first imposed during the covid-19 Pandemic. While the likes of mohit sharma, axar patel, and others welcome the upliftment of the ban, australia star and delhi capitals pacer mitchell star starc gave a Completely contradent on the use of saliva. Starc’s comment came after he brillied dc to claim a super-branch against Rajasthan royals on Wednesday.
Starc restricted rr to 11/2 in 0.5 balls in the super over. Later, DC Went Across the line and Chased Down 12 Runs in Just Four Balls.
After the match, starc was asked about his views on usage of saliva by the bowlers. He stated that Such Things Doon’T Make a Difference to Him and Called It A “Myth”.
“I don’t use it. I think it’s a myth. Difference on the red ball. I don’t reckon it makes a differentce on the white ball, “said starc.
Starc’s Statement Completely Contradicted India Pacer Mohammed Shami’s Take, Who Had Earlier Stated that the Rule was making it different for different
Meanwhile, DC Skipper Axar Patel Lauded The Reversal of this Rule and Called It Fair to the Bowlers.
“Since we can use saliva this season, and since there isn Bollywood grass on the surface, you can get the ball to reverse. I feel it’s fair for bowlers, given how the groups are, and how Batsmen’smen ‘J’s’ Bats Are Runs Keep Flowing, “said Axar.
“We’re getting 180-190 scores, and it’s fun when that happens, because it’s competitive cricket, and it’s not as if there’s not for’s not for the bowlers. So, I feel, I feel, Reverse-sawing decision of the use of saliva, “He added.
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