Punjab Kings Pacer Lockie Ferguson has given a big thumbs up to the lifting of saliva ban in the IPL, say it will brings the bowlers “back into the game” by helping them procure revere Death overs. As per the amended rules in the post -coid era, bowlers can now use saliva to shine the ball which can help it reverse even in benign conditions. The new zealander has so far taken three wickets in the ipl with a best of 2/37 Against Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur. “From a fast bowler’s point of view, bowling at the death, any assistance we can get to get the ball moving legally and make an impact with it is Always,” Ferguson Told Pti.
“We have high-spelling games here, which is great … but I Suppose if you can shut out overs at the dead with the use of reverse swing, then that that’s helpful,” he added.
The Bcci Had Lifted The Ban on Use of Saliva on the ball in the IPL last month after a majority of the captains agreed to its proposal.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Had Banned The Age-old practice of applying saliva to shine the ball as a precautionary measure during the covid-19 pandemic. In 2022, The World Body Made The Ban Permanent.
The IPL Too Included The ICC ban in its playing conditions in the aftermath of the Pandemic but its guidelines are outside the purview of the sport’s governing body.
The ipl 2025 has witnessed several close matches, and fewer runaway totals, partly due to the slight re-balancing of the scale between the bat and the ball.
“We have such dry wickets here in the IPL and Sort of Dry Conditions … I Think, IT (Use of Saliva) Brings The Bowlers Back Into The Game A Litle Bit More, Which Is Great. Ball.
Ferguson, who has not yet bowled in the death overs this season, haled pbks’ Death-bowling options.
“I don’t think it’s that I just haven’T been giving a chance at the death, that’s ipl cricket. That adaptibility is a huge part of being a modern-day t20 player … We have so many death options in its Team That (Captain) Shreyas (Iyer) has to look at, “He said.
The Kiwi Pacer Had lots of Praise for his new-ball partner, Arshdeep Singh, Calling Him A “Lively Character” and a Fast-Bowling Workse.
“I’m in awe of arshdeep, really. Said Ferguson.
Ferguson Acknowledged Arshdeep’s Growing Leadership Within The Group, Saying, “He’s the first person to run up and provide some words of wisdom or comfort or support. Group. ” Ferguson is hopeful that his side has the potential to go all the way this year. Pbks are on four points with two wins and a loss.
“I wouldn’t be here if we Didn’T we could win the competition,” He said.
“It’s a long road, but I feel very privategeed to be here with a good group … hopefully we can go the distance,” He said.
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