WTC Final: Ball will swing even without Saliva, it just has to to be maintained properly - Ishant Sharma

WTC Final: Senior India pacer Ishant Sharma has said that Dukes ball in England will swing even without saliva and that "maintaining" the ball for the bowlers will be very important.

Senior India pacer Ishant Sharma has said that the Dukes ball in England will swing even without saliva, adding that it was important for a player to take responsibility of "maintaining" the shine of the ball. Ishant Sharma, who has played 101 Test matches and country cricket in England, stated that a "maintained ball" makes it easier for a bowler to take wickets in English conditions. "Team India’s pacer Ishant Sharma shares his views on how the use of saliva probably won’t be that important during the ICC World Test Championship Final, “I think it is not that difficult. I think the ball will swing even without saliva and somebody needs to take responsibility to maintain the ball. And if the ball is maintained well in these conditions, then it becomes easier for the bowlers to take wickets in these conditions," Ishant told on Star Sports show 'Cricket Connected'.