Veteran Indian spinner R Ashwin has expressed his support on Mohammed Shami's remark over the ICC's ban on saliva, which affects the reverse swing delivery.

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Chankesh Rao Updated : Mar 07, 2025, 03:46 PM IST Former international cricketers Vernon Philander and Tim Southee have voiced their support for Mohammed Shami's push to lift the ban on saliva use on ...