The use of spoeg in cricket games se dae is most likely getel
if an International Cricket Council (ICC) Committee has its way.
Krieket se dik dinge have recommended ICC regulations to mitigate the risks posed by the Covid-19 virus, and protect the safety of
players and match officials.
The Anil Kumble-led panel this week concluded a
conference call convened to specifically discuss issues related to Covid-19, including maintaining the condition of the match ball and the appointment of non-neutral umpires and referees to international cricket.
The recommendations of the Cricket Committee will now be presented to the ICC Chief Executives’ Committee in early June for approval and could be implemented ahead of the T20 World Cup, scheduled for later this year.
In a statement, the ICC says: “The ICC Cricket Committee heard from the Chair of the ICC Medical Advisory Committee, Peter Harcourt, regarding the elevated risk of the transmission of the virus through saliva, and unanimously agreed to recommend that the use of saliva to polish the ball be prohibited.
RECOMMENDED: Anil Kumble
“The Committee also noted the medical advice that it is highly unlikely that the virus can be transmitted through sweat and saw no need to prohibit the use of sweat to polish the ball whilst recommending that enhanced hygiene measures are implemented on and around the playing field.”
Kumble adds: “We are living through extraordinary times and the recommendations are interim measures to enable us to safely resume cricket in a way that preserves the essence of our game whilst protecting everyone involved.”