India, April 17 -- In a reversal of the original decision, cricketers are now allowed to use their saliva to shine the ball in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The decision saw the ban get reversed, which had been implemented by the ICC during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to reports, the BCCI's decision came after it received support from the majority of the franchise captains.

The BCCI decision also came after some of the top pacers in international cricket complained about the saliva ban, and how it affected their ability to achieve reverse swing deliveries. The biggest voice calling for a reversal on the ban was none other than Mohammed Shami. After India's win in the Champions Trophy semi-final vs Australia this year, Shami stated th...