Why do cricketers and footballers spit thick saliva frequently on the field while playing?

Question

Why do cricketers and footballers spit thick saliva frequently on the field while playing?

Answer 1

when they are under the sun or other strong light they feel like spliting saliva . and now they got  use to it.

Answer 2

May be they are concerned about the ground's moisture.....

:)

Answer 3

When you're dehydrated, your saliva tends to thicken up.

Answer 4

1.As spitting is banned elsewhere in public places so the fields are a good place to let go.

2.Human spit is considered healing. So it is the best way to get the weeds out.

3.There is shortage of water in India as the Municipality closes the supply and lets it open for an hr or two in the dead of the night. So it is the best way the players can do their bit for the environment.

4.The best way to stop global warming on the hot fields.

Answer 5

Good one.

1.They might think that spitting saliva and chewing gum is stylish.

2.They might feel like spitting under the hot sun.

3.Standing in a place for a long time ll be a bit boring.so they ll be chewing it.And since they ll not be allowed to move from their place and they are spitting there itself!