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Mar 20, 2025 Komal Das

The BCCI is considering lifting the saliva ban for the IPL, starting March 22, with a decision to be discussed in Mumbai

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The ICC’s saliva ban, adopted by the IPL, is now under reconsideration due to the league’s independent rules

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A BCCI official supports lifting the IPL saliva ban, citing its benefits for bowlers and potential influence on ICC policy. Captains will decide tomorrow

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Mohammed Shami and others advocate saliva use to restore reverse swing, highlighted during India's ICC Champions Trophy win in Dubai

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Under current IPL rules, applying saliva to the ball results in two warnings, followed by a fine of ₹10 lakh or 25% of the player’s match fee

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The IPL will extend DRS to include height and off-side wides, using Hawk-Eye for reviews, adding competitiveness and strategy to the game

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