CAB recommends ban on use of sweat & saliva in training ahead of possible resumption

In an attempt to restart cricket after coronavirus-enforced hiatus of two months, Cricket Association of Bengal on Friday asked its players to t use sweat and saliva during team training sessions and recommended a ban on it. As cricketing action around world limps back to rmal, Boards are ensuring that players' safety is key priority and that safety measures and protocols are strictly followed before giving green light to resume. Recently, Anil Kumble-led panel recommended ban on use of saliva during immediate future post-COVID keeping in mind need to prevent transmission of virus. 

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CAB advises against use of saliva & sweat  

State Cricket Association president Avishek Dalmiya revealed that a ten-point draft was prepared by a medical committee and that all safety protocols will be followed. Association also plans to have an isolation room in ir premises as an emergency requirement. CAB also stressed on training to be resumed initially only in small groups, reby ensuring that social distancing is followed. 

"Restriction of using saliva as well as sweat on balls for time being during practice was suggested," CAB stated in a media statement.

"Protocols and precautions to be adopted for training were discussed in details. ICC guidelines were referred to. It was decided that a manual stating do's and dont's would be prepared for easier understanding at earliest."

"Training should initially resume for small groups so that social distancing rms could be met."

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'Cricket can wait'

In a first official interview Live to any channel after BCCI statement on its plan of resumption of cricket in India, BCCI Treasurer Arun Dhumal told Republic TV "re is hurry. re is possibility of resumption Cricket match, practice or training at any level during lockdown period and during monsoon. Forget matches, practical possibility of resumption of practice and Training of Cricket in India t before Mid September. Health and well being of cricketers won't be compromised at any cost. Cricket can wait. BCCI will strictly adhere to MHA and Government guidelines."

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Dhumal said "We have taken te of guidelines issued by Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday for containment of COVID-19 across country and taking into account restrictions on air travel and movement of people till May 31, BCCI will wait furr before organizing a skill-based training camp for its contracted players," adding that BCCI reiterated that safety and well-being of its athletes and support staff was paramount and would t rush into any decision that can hamper or jeopardize India’s efforts in containing spread of virus. 

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