Once Coronavirus pandemic subsides, cricket could see a number of changes. The talks around the ban on saliva, sweat to shine the cricket ball have already begun and the players might also avoid the wild celebrations, group hugs at the fall of wickets.

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane also believes that the cricketers will be wary of celebrating any success together on the field in the post COVID-19 world.  

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"I think we might go back to the good old days when fielders would still stand in their designated positions after the fall of a wicket and clap. May be handshakes will be replaced by a 'Namaste'," Rahane said during an online press conference.

"But once sport resumes, you can't take anything for granted. The safety of the fans will be of utmost importance. There will be changes in lifestyle while travelling. Especially before and after the match," he added.

However, the Mumbai batsman was non-committal on whether there should be a ban on the use of saliva and sweat.

"I would like to wait and watch. You will only get a fair idea about revised rules once play resumes," he said.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Indian cricketers have been spending time at home ever since the COVID-19 lockdown was imposed on March 24.

Before stepping on the field for a competitive match, both batsmen and bowlers will need to train hard and work on specific skill-sets.

Speaking about the same, Rahane said: "We would be needing three to four weeks of proper practice before playing any kind of competitive game (domestic or international)."

"...I am missing my batting. But obviously, cricket should only start when we get a vaccine to fight the virus," he further mentioned.

Meanwhile, Rahane is focussing on his fitness amid the shutdown.

"I am following the chart given by our trainer. I am also doing 'free weights' at home apart from meditation," he said.

(With PTI inputs)