what do cricketers apply on their lips

Cricketers apply a special sunscreen made from zinc oxide on their lips and faces to protect their skin from direct sunlight for long hours during a game. This sunscreen provides extra protection from the suns harmful UVA and UVB rays, and it forms a strong protective layer that helps to reflect the suns harmful rays away from the body. Zinc oxide is a physical sunscreen that sits on top of the skin, offering advantages over common chemical sunscreens. It is particularly important for cricketers, as they can be exposed to direct sunlight for up to 6 hours during a game, making protection from the sun essential.