Updated 5 March 2025 at 18:56 IST
'Make The Game Exciting': Mohammed Shami Gives Much-needed Suggestion To The ICC Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025 Final
Team India pacer Mohammed Shami has made a much-needed suggestion to the ICC. The bowler wants the cricket council to lift a ban over a particular rule.
Champions Trophy 2025: Team India's superstar pacer Mohammed Shami has urged the International Cricket Council to reconsider the ban on the use of saliva on the ball. The bowler highlighted that the passing of the law has caused the pivotal reverse swing tactic to be removed, as the ball doesn't generate proper movement. Shami wants the rule to be turned so that the reverse swing comes back into action once again.
Mohammed Shami Makes A Plea To The ICC
In the past, the use of saliva was prominent as the bowlers, especially the pacers used it as a benefit to keep the shine on one side of the old ball intact. The trick would help them gain the advantage of reverse swing, which is a crucial part of a team's bowling strategy, especially in ODI cricket. India's Mohammed Shami has appealed to the ICC regarding the ban and wants it to be reversed so that the pacers can make full use of the reverse swing skill.
"We are trying to reverse the ball, but without saliva, it has become difficult. We have been constantly appealing for saliva to be allowed again. It will make the game more exciting with reverse swing coming into play," Mohammed Shami said while speaking to the media after the Champions Trophy semifinal clash at the Dubai International Stadium.
Shami Shines For India Amid Bumrah's Absence
Mohammed Shami delivered a fine spell with the ball when Team India faced off against Australia in the Champions Trophy Semifinal at the Dubai International Stadium. Despite having issues with his foot, the Indian frontline pacer finished with the figure 3/48 in his ten-over spell. In Jasprit Bumrah's absence, Shami has been clinical in the pace division for the Rohit Sharma-led Team India and has made a successful comeback in marquee ICC events after being sidelined for over a year.
Team India's opponent is yet to be determined, as South Africa and New Zealand lock horns in the second semifinal at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. The winner will be heading to Dubai for the summit clash on Sunday, March 09, 2025.
Published By : Pavitra Shome
Published On: 5 March 2025 at 18:56 IST