IPL 2025 Rule Change: The BCCI has introduced a few changes ahead of IPL 2025 starting March 22. The apex body and league&rsquo;s governing council met with all the ten captains and the team managers in a crucial pre-season meeting in Mumbai on Thursday, informing them of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bcci-mulling-to-lift-saliva-ban-ahead-of-ipl-2025-8870535" rel="dofollow">revoking the use of saliva on the cricket ball</a> and introducing a second new ball in the second innings during evening games.
Lifting the ban on saliva came after India seamer Mohammed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/test-greats-back-mohammed-shamis-plea-to-revoke-salvia-ban-for-reverse-swing-8828123" rel="dofollow">Shami echoed concerns about the wrath faced by the bowlers in death overs</a>, with the lack of reverse swing further denting their morale in One-Dayers mainly.&nbsp;
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"We always keep requesting the authorities to allow us to use saliva so that swing and reverse comes into play during matches," Shami said after guiding India home in the Champions Trophy 2025, with former seamers Vernon Philander and Tim Southee throwing their support behind him.&nbsp;
After the COVID-19 virus gripped the world sometime in early 2020, the ICC decided to ban saliva usage on a cricket ball to avoid its spread. However, with the virus and pandemic all behind us, calls to revoke the ban began doing rounds.
<h2>The story behind the second new ball</h2>
Meanwhile, (the use of) the second new ball in the second innings could change the competition&rsquo;s dynamics, with the main factor behind this rule being to counter the dew&rsquo;s impact during evening matches.
Per the latest report, the second new ball will come into the picture after the 11th over of the second innings, helping nullify the dew factor the winning captain enjoyed taking, further ensuring the balance between bat and ball. Though it&rsquo;s unlikely that the rule will come into the picture for the day games, given there is no dew around, it's still for the on-field umpires to decide if the fielding team shall be using the second new ball during evening matches.
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"It's up to the umpires to determine whether the ball needs to be changed. They will decide based on the presence of dew," a source close to the information informed Cricbuzz.
Meanwhile, the 18th edition of the cash-rich league will get underway on Saturday, with the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens in the curtain raiser.&nbsp;
On Sunday, the first double header of this season, SunRisers Hyderabad will host Rajasthan Royals, with Chennai Super Kings facing Mumbai Indians in the marquee clash later in the evening.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 Rule Change | The BCCI and the IPL council met all ten captains and the team managers on Thursday, informing them about the addition of new rules ahead of IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 Rule Change: The BCCI has introduced a few changes ahead of IPL 2025 starting March 22. The apex body and league’s governing council met with all the ten captains and the team managers in a crucial pre-season meeting in Mumbai on Thursday, informing them of revoking the use of saliva on the cricket ball and introducing a second new ball in the second innings during evening games. Lifting the ban on saliva came after India seamer Mohammed Shami echoed concerns about the wrath faced by the bowlers in death overs, with the lack of reverse swing further denting their morale in One-Dayers mainly. Also read | BCCI announces whopping award money for Champions Trophy winners India "We always keep requesting the authorities to allow us to use saliva so that swing and reverse comes into play during matches," Shami said after guiding India home in the Champions Trophy 2025, with former seamers Vernon Philander and Tim Southee throwing their support behind him. After the COVID-19 virus gripped the world sometime in early 2020, the ICC decided to ban saliva usage on a cricket ball to avoid its spread. However, with the virus and pandemic all behind us, calls to revoke the ban began doing rounds. The story behind the second new ball Meanwhile, (the use of) the second new ball in the second innings could change the competition’s dynamics, with the main factor behind this rule being to counter the dew’s impact during evening matches. Per the latest report, the second new ball will come into the picture after the 11th over of the second innings, helping nullify the dew factor the winning captain enjoyed taking, further ensuring the balance between bat and ball. Though it’s unlikely that the rule will come into the picture for the day games, given there is no dew around, it's still for the on-field umpires to decide if the fielding team shall be using the second new ball during evening matches. Also read | ECB clears Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan of illegal bowling action "It's up to the umpires to determine whether the ball needs to be changed. They will decide based on the presence of dew," a source close to the information informed Cricbuzz. Meanwhile, the 18th edition of the cash-rich league will get underway on Saturday, with the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens in the curtain raiser. On Sunday, the first double header of this season, SunRisers Hyderabad will host Rajasthan Royals, with Chennai Super Kings facing Mumbai Indians in the marquee clash later in the evening. (With inputs from agencies)

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Preliminary findings suggest the saliva test is more accurate than the standard blood test as an early assessment tool for the disease, which claims around 12,000 lives a year in the UK.

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A group of scientists has unveiled a potential breakthrough in cardiovascular disease detection, stating that a straightforward saliva test that may reveal the earliest indicators of heart issues.

Their research has brought to the fore a compelling connection between elevated white blood cell levels in the saliva of young, healthy adults and an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease.

<h2>Linking white blood cells to heart health</h2>

The study highlights that heightened levels of white blood cells, which typically signify gum inflammation, are closely linked to compromised flow-mediated dilation, a precursor to heart disease.

This discovery suggests that inflammatory agents might infiltrate the bloodstream via the gums, instigating damage to the vascular system and setting the stage for cardiovascular diseases.

This groundbreaking research, published recently in the journal Frontiers in Oral Health, solidifies the correlation between heightened white blood cell counts and impaired flow-mediated dilation, which serves as an early indicator of suboptimal arterial health.

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<h2>Significance of the findings</h2>

Trevor King, the corresponding author of the study and affiliated with Mount Royal University in Canada, who spoke to PTI, emphasised the gravity of these findings.

He stated, "Even in young, healthy adults, low levels of oral inflammatory load may have an impact on cardiovascular health - one of the leading causes of death in North America."

This research is not isolated; it builds upon previous studies linking periodontitis, a common gum infection, to the development of cardiovascular disease. Scientists speculate that inflammatory components originating from the gums can infiltrate the bloodstream, potentially jeopardising the integrity of the vascular system.

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<h2>A holistic approach to health</h2>

Ker-Yung Hong, the first author of the study, who now conducts research in dentistry at the University of Western Ontario, Canada, emphasised the broader implications of their findings. She stated, "If we are seeing that oral health may have an impact on the risk of developing cardiovascular disease even in young, healthy individuals, this holistic approach can be implemented earlier on."

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While highlighting the potential significance of their findings, Trevor King stressed the importance of maintaining optimal oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist, especially in light of this emerging evidence.&nbsp;

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A group of scientists has unveiled a potential breakthrough in cardiovascular disease detection, stating that a straightforward saliva test that may reveal the earliest indicators of heart issues.

A group of scientists has unveiled a potential breakthrough in cardiovascular disease detection, stating that a straightforward saliva test that may reveal the earliest indicators of heart issues. Their research has brought to the fore a compelling connection between elevated white blood cell levels in the saliva of young, healthy adults and an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease. Linking white blood cells to heart health The study highlights that heightened levels of white blood cells, which typically signify gum inflammation, are closely linked to compromised flow-mediated dilation, a precursor to heart disease. This discovery suggests that inflammatory agents might infiltrate the bloodstream via the gums, instigating damage to the vascular system and setting the stage for cardiovascular diseases. This groundbreaking research, published recently in the journal Frontiers in Oral Health, solidifies the correlation between heightened white blood cell counts and impaired flow-mediated dilation, which serves as an early indicator of suboptimal arterial health. Also read | New AI model can accurately estimate age from chest X-rays, research says Significance of the findings Trevor King, the corresponding author of the study and affiliated with Mount Royal University in Canada, who spoke to PTI, emphasised the gravity of these findings. He stated, "Even in young, healthy adults, low levels of oral inflammatory load may have an impact on cardiovascular health - one of the leading causes of death in North America." This research is not isolated; it builds upon previous studies linking periodontitis, a common gum infection, to the development of cardiovascular disease. Scientists speculate that inflammatory components originating from the gums can infiltrate the bloodstream, potentially jeopardising the integrity of the vascular system. Also read | Young India's heart health: Cardiologist dispels myths around cardiac activity A holistic approach to health Ker-Yung Hong, the first author of the study, who now conducts research in dentistry at the University of Western Ontario, Canada, emphasised the broader implications of their findings. She stated, "If we are seeing that oral health may have an impact on the risk of developing cardiovascular disease even in young, healthy individuals, this holistic approach can be implemented earlier on." Also watch | Gravitas Plus: Gen Z prone to heart attacks, diabetes? While highlighting the potential significance of their findings, Trevor King stressed the importance of maintaining optimal oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist, especially in light of this emerging evidence. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Sharing food with your loved ones is often considered a way to deepen the love and care two people share. However, a study published in the journal Nature shows that a virus that is primarily spread through saliva can evolve into cancer. This virus can be transmitted when people kiss, or share drinks or food and affects more than 90 per cent of the world's population.

The virus is called Epstein-Barr virus or EBV and it is the cause of infectious mononucleosis or mono and other infections. As per an ANI news agency report, the virus frequently comes with no symptoms.&nbsp;

Most EBV infections are small and transient, however, in some cases, the virus can go dormant and reactivate later.&nbsp;

Long-lasting latent infections, i.e., infections by an organism that has for some time been inactive in the body, are&nbsp;associated with a number of cancers as well as several chronic inflammatory disorders.

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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can exploit genomic weaknesses to trigger cancer, while also decreasing the body's ability to suppress it.&nbsp;

They found that the virus induces cleavage of human chromosome 11, and triggers genomic instability, which can activate a leukaemia-causing oncogene and reduce the function of a major tumour suppressor.&nbsp;

Throughout every person's genome, there are fragile sites that are more prone to producing mutations, breaks, or gaps when replicating, some of which can cause cancer. The researchers found that EBNA1, a viral protein that remains in cells infected with EBV, binds to a fragile site on human chromosome 11, triggering chromosomal breakage.&nbsp;

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Examining whole-genome sequencing data for 2,439 cancers across 38 tumour types from the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes project, they found that cancer tumours with detectable EBV had higher levels of chromosome 11 abnormalities. This was found to be true in cases including 100 per cent of head and neck cancer cases.&nbsp;

The findings could help identify at-risk individuals who are susceptible to developing latent infection-associated diseases, as the EBV virus is generally harmless for most people, said the study's first author Julia Li, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in Cleveland's lab.

"For a ubiquitous virus that is harmless for the majority of the human population, identifying at-risk individuals susceptible to the development of latent infection-associated diseases is still an ongoing effort," she said.

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Sharing food with your loved ones is often considered a way to deepen the love and care two people share. However, a study published in the journal Nature shows that a virus that is primarily spread through saliva can evolve into cancer. This virus can be transmitted when people kiss, or share drinks or food and affects more than 90 per cent of the world's population. The virus is called Epstein-Barr virus or EBV and it is the cause of infectious mononucleosis or mono and other infections. As per an ANI news agency report, the virus frequently comes with no symptoms. Most EBV infections are small and transient, however, in some cases, the virus can go dormant and reactivate later. Long-lasting latent infections, i.e., infections by an organism that has for some time been inactive in the body, are associated with a number of cancers as well as several chronic inflammatory disorders. Also read | Research reveals how Artificial Intelligence can help look for alien lifeforms on Mars and other planets Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can exploit genomic weaknesses to trigger cancer, while also decreasing the body's ability to suppress it. They found that the virus induces cleavage of human chromosome 11, and triggers genomic instability, which can activate a leukaemia-causing oncogene and reduce the function of a major tumour suppressor. Throughout every person's genome, there are fragile sites that are more prone to producing mutations, breaks, or gaps when replicating, some of which can cause cancer. The researchers found that EBNA1, a viral protein that remains in cells infected with EBV, binds to a fragile site on human chromosome 11, triggering chromosomal breakage. Also read | Traces of ancient viruses in DNA of humans could help fight cancer: Study Examining whole-genome sequencing data for 2,439 cancers across 38 tumour types from the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes project, they found that cancer tumours with detectable EBV had higher levels of chromosome 11 abnormalities. This was found to be true in cases including 100 per cent of head and neck cancer cases. The findings could help identify at-risk individuals who are susceptible to developing latent infection-associated diseases, as the EBV virus is generally harmless for most people, said the study's first author Julia Li, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in Cleveland's lab. "For a ubiquitous virus that is harmless for the majority of the human population, identifying at-risk individuals susceptible to the development of latent infection-associated diseases is still an ongoing effort," she said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Study reveals how 'EBV' virus that spreads through saliva can lead to cancer

A Jerusalem-based start-up has announced plans to sell the world's first and only saliva-based rapid pregnancy test. The kit will detect the pregnancy hormone, HCG, in a woman's saliva. Priyanka Sharma brings you the details

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