# Cricket’s Secret Weapon: The White Cream

URL: https://technosports.co.in/crickets-secret-weapon-the-white-cream/  
Published: 2026-09-07  
Updated: 2026-09-07  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Ever wonder why cricketers rock that chalky lip paint? It’s not a fashion statement—it’s high-tech armor. That thick white smear is heavy-duty zinc oxide, acting as a physical shield against brutal UV rays.

Because lips lack melanin and oil glands, they are prime targets for sun damage. In scorching test matches, this zinc barrier is essential gear for skin survival.