Eng bowlers using 'back sweat' to shine ball: Mark Wood
Not allowed to use saliva on the ball, England bowlers have resorted to applying back sweat to shine the ball in the ongoing first Test
Southampton: Not allowed to use saliva on the ball, England bowlers have resorted to applying back sweat to shine the ball in the ongoing first Test against the West Indies.
The opening Test at the Ageas Bowl marks the resumption of international cricket in a "bio-secure" environment after all activities were suspended in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
England witnessed a disappointing second day on Thursday with West Indies bundling the visitors out for 204 in their first innings.
"We haven't had the best day so plenty to do. I'd prefer a few in the wickets column rather than the pace column," he said.
"We didn't get it right with the ball, they got their line and length spot on,” Wood added.