Champions Trophy 2025 / Mohammed Shami has a big demand from ICC before CT final, he is not happy because of this!

Champions Trophy 2025: Indian cricket team's star fast bowler Mohammed Shami is currently performing brilliantly in the Champions Trophy 2025. He bowled brilliantly against Australia in the semi-final match and took the maximum three wickets for India. Looking at his current form, it is believed that he can prove to be a trump card for Team India against New Zealand in the final match. However, in the meantime, Shami has made a special appeal to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Shami's demand regarding the use of saliva

The ICC banned the use of saliva in cricket in the year 2022 during the Kovid-19 pandemic. Fast bowlers traditionally used saliva to shine a part of the ball, which helped them in reverse swing and increased the chances of taking wickets. Shami, who is known for his accurate line and length and is a master of reverse swing, has expressed dissatisfaction with this rule.

Now bowlers try to shine the ball using sweat instead of saliva, but Shami believes that this is making it difficult to reverse swing effectively. He said, "We are trying to reverse swing, but saliva is not being used. We are constantly appealing to the ICC to allow the use of saliva and this will be interesting for cricket." It is clear from Shami's statement that he is not happy with the ban on saliva for bowlers.

Ready to take on additional responsibility

Talking about his performance, Shami said that he is trying to contribute more to the team by regaining his rhythm. Due to the absence of two key fast bowlers in the Indian team, he has additional responsibility. He said, "When you are the only main fast bowler and the other is an all-rounder, the workload increases. You have to lead the team by taking wickets."

Ready to bowl long spells: Shami

Talking about his fitness, Shami said that he has no problem in bowling long spells. He said, "I don't think anyone needs to think too much about their fitness. We have to see how the body tolerates it. In the end, we are all hardworking players. I am now fully prepared to bowl long spells. In limited overs cricket, it does not matter whether you have to bowl ten overs or six overs."

Shami's confidence and his current form is good news for the Indian team. His role can prove to be decisive in the final match against New Zealand. Cricket lovers would now like to see whether the ICC takes any decision on his appeal or not.