# Why Do Cricketers Spit So Often?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/why-do-cricketers-spit-so-often/  
Published: 2026-09-09  
Updated: 2026-09-09  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Ever wonder why cricketers are constantly spitting? It was once a tactical move to polish the ball for extra swing. However, since the 2020 ICC ban, saliva is officially off-limits. Today, it’s mostly just a lingering reflex and a byproduct of intense, multi-day physical exertion. It’s science meets muscle memory—a strange, persistent habit in the high-stakes world of cricket.