Even as most bowlers around the world have been left sweating over his panel's decision to ban the use of saliva due to Covid-19 precautions, Anil Kumble has dropped in a couple of key words that may offer them succour: 'helpful pitches.' He feels it's not just pacers, but even spinners who could find themselves back in the game if they get "roughed up" surfaces.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/helpful-pitches-can-bring-balance-between-bat-and-ball-anil-kumble/articleshow/76187492.cms