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Wed, May 30 2012
Proper footwear helps bowlers stay protected from career threatening injuries
With the amount of cricket played nowdays, it leaves bowlers prone to injuries.
Sun, May 27 2012
Pitches must be prepared properly in order to protect batsmen
Cricket, since its inception, was played on uncovered pitches till the 1960’s. The move to prepare covered pitches was taken to normalise playing conditions and to make it physically safer for batsmen to play.
Wed, May 23 2012
Safety nets – a necessity to protect cricketers
Cricket professionals at every level use safety nets during practice sessions. Safety nets aid in safe training where density of players is more. Moreover, by restraining the aerial shots by batsmen these nets nullify the danger of potential injury to the cricket-loving public.
Sun, May 20 2012
Yoga is a strong tool for cricketers to maintain mental and physical discipline
A modern day cricketer, who spends hours on the field and the one who is also involved in the off-field activities such as brand endorsements, campaigns and other activities, needs to keep a sharp eye on his physical as well as mental health.
Sat, May 19 2012
Consumption of liquids is essential to avoid dehydration
Cricketers coming from South Africa, England, Australia and New Zealand touring the sub-continent often face trouble with heat and humidity.
Mon, May 14 2012
Bowlers need more protection against switch-hit
Unlike most other batting innovations, switch-hit has been the most controversial one. Although currently there is no law that restricts the use of switch hit, its legality is still questioned as to when a batsman should be allowed to change the grip on his bat.
Thu, May 10 2012
Insurance helps players stay protected from various risks
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has increased the Indian Premier League 5 limit of insurance to Rs 812 crore which is estimated as double the figures of the 2010 edition and 10 % more than IPL 4.
Sun, May 06 2012
Why cricketers deserve tight security
During India’s tour to Pakistan in 1989, an enraged fan attacked the then Indian captain, Kris Srikkanth and tore off his shirt. Questions were then raised about the security measures taken by Pakistani administration. People were also concerned about Indian players’ security in Pakistan.
Thu, May 03 2012
Time umpires wear protective gear
The new generation of cricket bats has heightened the excitement levels as batsmen are able to pummel the bowlers at will. The bat, indeed, has become a weapon of mass destruction – in more ways than one.
Sun, April 29 2012
Essential for cricketers to use Zinc cream to stay protected from harmful rays from the sun
Considerable time is spent by cricketers on the field during matches played under the scorching sun. It is critical that they protect their face and hands from direct exposure to the harmful UV rays.