Ever since its outbreak in Wuhan, the sprawling capital of Central China's Hubei province, Coronavirus has turned into a major epidemic across the globe. Owing to the contagion and currently no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment available, the fast-spreading virus, similar to influenza, has led to travel restrictions, quarantine camps and curfews in numerous countries.

The epidemic has also handed a major blow to the sporting world, with numerous tournaments and events across sports getting postponed or cancelled. Cricket, too, continues to bear the brunt of the Coronavirus as the playing nations continue to devise unique plans and key strategies to counter the threat.

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"We have thought about this thing (not using saliva) but I can't say right now we will not use saliva because if we don't use saliva then how will we shine the ball. Then we will get hit and you people will say you are not bowling well," the 31-year-old Indian bowler, who is making his comeback into the national team, said.

"But it's a valid point and let's see we will have a team meeting today and whatever instruction we get or whatever is the best option we will do. It all depends on the team doctor and what advise he gives us," Bhuvneshwar added.

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