SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - England fast bowler Mark Wood said on Thursday that players were using 'back sweat' rather than saliva to try and shine the ball in the first test against West Indies at the Ageas Bowl.
Strict health protocols are in place for the return of international cricket after a 117-day stoppage caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including a ban on saliva.
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