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Coronavirus outbreak: ICC to consider legalised ball-tampering

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ICC may allow players to use artificial substances in order to shine the red ball under the supervision of umpires. This could prevent the players from applying saliva or sweat on the ball, thereby safeguarding them amid coronavirus pandemic. Reportedly, ICC's medical team will address the issue before cricket resumes. The players had been using saliva to polish ball, but the medical committee is finding other effective ways.