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IPL Saliva: The BCCI has lifted the ban on the ball in the IPL. Mohammad Siraj is happy with this decision and will now play for Gujarat Titans. Saliva helps in reverse swing of the ball.
Now bowlers will use saliva in IPL
New Delhi: The BCCI has lifted the ban imposed on the ball on the ball after the consent of most of the captains of the IPL. During the Kovid-19 epidemic, saliva on the ball was banned. Now in the 18th season of IPL starting from March 22, the bowlers will be able to brighten the ball with their saliva. Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj is stunned by this new rule. In such a situation, let us understand why there is a wave of happiness among the bowlers as soon as the ban on saliva is removed.
Actually, rubbing the ball on the shirt does not make the ball reverse swing. Applying saliva on the ball helps in reverse swing. When there is no help from the ball, then applying saliva on it increases the chances of getting reverse swing. Saliva contains water and some natural oils, making the ball surface smooth and shiny. This makes the ball rotate rapidly and correctly in the air. Which is important for reverse swing.
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Happy with removing the ban on saliva, Mohammad Siraj will play for the new franchise Gujarat Titans this season. He was part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) until the last session. He said, ‘It looks good to join the Gujarat team before the new session. Leaving RCB has been a little emotional for me because Virat (Kohli) brother supported me a lot in difficult times, but we have a very good team under Gill’s leadership.
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Siraj said, ‘If you talk about Gill, then he is the captain of the bowlers. He never prevents you from doing something new or implementing your strategy. We both made a debut in Test cricket (against Australia in 2020) and we have very good relations.
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Gujarat Titans have some top bowlers like Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, Ishant Sharma and Gerald Koetzi and Siraj said that this will reduce some of their burden. He said, ‘This is really good because you have such a good bowling attack that will promote some healthy competition, which is good for the team. These bowlers do not need much guidance and they know their strategy well.
