Question:ICC set to ban use of saliva to shine cricket balls due to which of the following Disease?
(a) Coronavirus
(b) Typhoid
(c) Dengue
(d) Plague
Answer:(a)
Related facts:
- On May 18,The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) cricket committee recommended the ban on the use of saliva to shine balls during matches. The recommendation will help in mitigating the risks posed by COVID-19 and will protect the players and match officials.
- The committee that was chaired by former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble, concluded a conference call to specifically address the issues related to COVID-19.
- The virtual call also included maintaining the condition of the match ball and the appointment of referees and non-neutral umpires to the international cricket.
- The recommendations proposed by the cricket committee will be presented to the ICC Chief Executives Committee in early June 2020 for the approval.
Author: Achyutanand Pandey