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Originally Posted by Neel Here
previously players used to shine both sides of the ball with spit, that's what wasim is saying here. of course he will not get into the details. watch any match in subcontinent involving Ind or Pak, you will find that the players keep on working on one side of the ball, with spit & sweat.

http://www.cricinfo.com/magazine/con...ry/447127.html

have a read here, it seems like Pakistani team in the 90s used to keep the ball as dry as possible, without using any spit whatsoever.