#2020

2 incidents tagged

Bad Light Controversy — England vs Pakistan, 2020

England vs Pakistan

5-9 August 2020

Play was stopped for bad light despite the availability of floodlights, frustrating fans and players as Pakistan pushed for a result.

#bad light#old trafford#floodlights

📋Serious

The Saliva Ban — Cricket's Most Controversial COVID Rule Goes Permanent

ICC vs Bowlers Worldwide

2020-07-08

The ICC's temporary COVID-era ban on using saliva to shine the cricket ball became permanent in 2022, eliminating a century-old ball-maintenance practice and permanently disadvantaging bowlers — a decision that continues to divide the sport.

#saliva-ban#covid#ball-shining