Male Cricket Players Research Articles

CORRELATION OF Q ANGLE WITH NAVICULAR HEIGHT IN CRICKET PLAYERS

Background:Cricket is an intermittent sport, with intervals of high-intensity movements like bowling and batting alternating with long stretches of low-intensity action. The lower extremity being a biomechanical column affects the entire lower extremity kinetic chain, if any segment of the lower extremity deviates from normal. This study aimed to find a correlation of Q angle with navicular height in cricket players. Methodology: 50 male cricket players between the ages of 18-25 years and with more than 3 years of experience were recruited. Demographic details were noted which included name, age, gender, dominance, height, weight, and years of experience, previous history of trauma, or any recent injury. The participants were assessed for Q-angle and navicular height measurement. Results: Spearmans correlation showed a significant correlation between the Q angle and Navicular height of the dominant side (α = 0.297, p = 0.036) and left side (α = 0.382, p = 0.006). There was no significant correlation on right side (α = 0.265, a p = 0.063). Conclusion:The study concludes that there is a significant correlation between Q angle and Navicular height of cricket players. The correlation is seen in the left and the dominant leg whereas the right leg did not show a significant correlation.

The Effect of age on the performance of teenage male cricket players in regional India

The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of age on teenage male cricket players in regional India. Age is a significant predictor of outcomes in athletes. It has been previously studied in the sport of cricket, but hasn’t been researched in India. The study aimed to examine the age of the teenage male cricket players and whether they are willing to go professional in the future. A Survey was conducted to collect the data related to age and desire to go professional. A chi-square test was used to compare the data at various age categories with the hypothesis that the ages 17 years -18 years will have a higher desire of playing a higher level including professional compared to their juniors. The research was based on data of male cricket players between the age of 15 years to 18 years. These age groups were chosen because they are the most promising age category the selectors look at for building a balanced team for the future.

Comparison of Ladder Training Versus Plyometric Training on Agility & Speed among Vadodara Cricket Players: An Experimental Study

Background: Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world, right behind football, and it is played between 105 nations that are members of the ICC. In cricket, speed plays an essential role as the faster the speed generation the more the number of singles taken & saved during fielding. Agility is required in the infield of cricket because fielders are closer to the batsmen and have less time to react.Ladder drills improve footwork & coordination in players performance level which makes players easy to catch, strike or block or tackle. In Agility Ladder, jumps are performed without obstacles & in multidirectional ways with fast ground contact time. Aim: To compare the effect of Ladder Training versus Plyometric Training on agility & speed among cricket players. Method: 38 male cricket players (under -19) were selected by convenient sampling. Participants who met the inclusion criteria were randomly allocated into two equal groups: Ladder Training group and Plyometric Training group. Baseline data was collected by Illinois agility test & 40m Sprint test. The training duration was 3 sessions/week for 6 weeks. Results:The data was analyzed using paired – t test for within group and Unpaired – t test for between group. Results showed that both the training methods produced significant improvement in agility & speed performance but ladder training method showed statistically significant difference in agility (p<0.0001) & speed (p<0.0002) than plyometric training. Conclusion: The present study concludes that Ladder training has an added advantageous effect for improving speed and agility in cricket players over plyometric training.

Effectiveness of Yoga Sana practice on balance and overall playing ability among junior male cricket players

Effectiveness of Yoga Sana practice on balance and overall playing ability among junior male cricket players

Effect of plyometric versus complex training on core strength, lower limb, and upper limb power in male cricketers: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundComplex training is found effective in improving physical performance in various sports. There is a paucity of research evidence comparing the efficacy of complex vs. plyometric training in cricket players. The study aimed to compare the efficacy of complex and plyometric training on physical performance parameters in cricket players.MethodsParticipants (n = 42 Male; age group = 18–26 years) were randomly allocated into three groups, complex training group (CTG) (n = 14; BMI = 20.51 ± 2.23), plyometric training group (PTG) (n = 14; BMI = 20.57 ± 2.82), and control group (CG) (n = 14; BMI = 20.51 ± 2.23). CTG and PTG received their respective training twice weekly, and CG received routine training for four weeks. Pre and post-intervention assessments of core muscle strength (CM), multistage fitness (MF), push-up (PU), lateral cone jump (LCJ), and stationary vertical jump (SVJ) were performed. This study has been registered in clinicaltrials.gov (ID: NCT05646914, on 05/12/2022).ResultsA significant difference was observed between CTG vs. CG for CM (p ≤ 0.01), LCJ (p < 0.05), and SVJ (p ≤ 0.01), similarly in PTG vs. CG for CM (p-value), LCJ (p ≤ 0.05) and SVJ (p ≤ 0.01). However, No significant difference was found between PTG vs. CTG for any variables (p ≥ 0.05). Also, No significant difference in MF and PU was found between the groups (p ≥ 0.05).ConclusionsComplex training has been found to have effects similar to plyometric training alone. Therefore, either of the two strategies can be used to improve the performance of male cricket players.

Sheffield Shield Cricketers Live Longer than the Age-Matched General Australian Male Population

Background/objectivesPrevious studies have shown a trend that elite athletes tend to live longer than the general population, which has been attributed to the “healthy worker hire effect” and the health benefits of exercise. There have not been any previous studies looking at survival of elite cricketers with the general population as a reference cohort. This study aimed to compare the annual mortality rates of current and retired elite male Australian cricket players to that of the age-matched general Australian male population.MethodsAnalysis of publicly accessible dates of birth, death, and cricket debut data for male Australian Sheffield Shield cricket players who played before 2022 and had not died before 1971. Included persons were Sheffield Shield players who lived primarily in Australia during and after their cricket careers. Death rates from 1971 to 2021 (inclusive) were compared to the general Australian male population.Results1824 Sheffield Shield players had not died prior to 1971 (798 had played before the 1971 season, 1026 debuting subsequently). There were 586 deaths in the 51 years of observations, compared to 825 expected deaths, giving a Standardized Mortality Ratio of 0.71 (95% CI 0.63–0.80).ConclusionElite Australian male Sheffield Shield cricket players outlive the general male population with lower death rates. This is probably due to a combination of the healthy worker hire effect and the health benefits of exercise. This study provides evidence that in terms of longevity, it is safe to play elite-level cricket in Australia.Graphical

Prevalence of musculoskeletal problems and its impact on the health-related quality of life among the cricketers

Cricket is that the hottest sport in India far and away, and is played almost everywhere. It is increasingly demanding sports, so require skilled movement and physical fitness. The continuous changing posture of the bats man are causing the complications like pain and discomfort affecting the day to day functions, so as quality of life. A necessity was felt to assess the health status and quality of life of the cricketers for which Occupational Therapy treatment can be implemented to overcome the physical discomfort and to give better quality of life. This study aims to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems and its impact on physical and mental health-related quality of life among the cricketers. The study included a quantitative cross-sectional design which was conducted among the male cricketers sampling from different cricket and cricket club in Tamilnadu. Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems and RAND 36-Item Health Survey 1.0 Questionnaire was used to determine the impact of musculoskeletal problems on the physical and mental health- related Quality of Life. Based on convenience sampling 50 male cricket players were included with age range of 18-33 years and the study results concluded that, out of 50 participants 48 (96%) of the population have trouble in last 12 months (such as musculoskeletal ache, pain, discomfort, numbness) in different parts of body. The Physical composite score and Mental composite score mean was 39.95 and 49.58 respectively which associated with a lower health-related quality of life among cricket players specifically in the domains of physical functioning, physical health, bodily pain as well as emotional problems and energy/fatigue resulted in considerably lower HRQoL. The relationship impact of variables having trouble in last 12 months, showed a p-value for variables of shoulder (p = 0.00526) and wrists/hands (p = 8.4e-06) were significant in impacting the PCS and the p-value for variable Wrists/Hands (p = 0.0439) was significant in impacting MCS. Similarly, the correlation impact variables of having trouble in last 12 months of being prevented from carrying out the normal activities, showed a p-value for variables of shoulder (p = 0.000362) and wrists/hands (p = 0.002213) were significant in impacting the PCS. This study concluded that male cricketers have a high level of prevalence of musculoskeletal problems especially in shoulder, wrists/hands and neck followed by the lower extremity and these high prevalence (i.e., variables of shoulders, wrists/hands and neck) musculoskeletal problems have significant impact in their physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) health-related quality of life.

A Survey of Psychological Skills in State Level Female and Male Cricket Players

The investment in modern sport is affected by different mental, sociological, physical, and physiological components. The trainers and coaches have begun giving more significance to the mental abilities or developing the psychological make of the players before their contacts in the main competition. The distinction among progress and disappointment of two similarly coordinated with competitors relies upon a person's capacity to adapt to the apparent pressure of rivalry. The purpose behind the research study was surveying the psychological skills of state level cricket players in India. The quantity of subjects picked for this examination was 30 male and 30 female cricketers age range between 20 to26. Michel J Mahoney's Psychological Skills Inventory (PSIS) used for psychological surveying. Confidence, Motivation, Concentration, Mental Preparation, Team Emphasis and anxiety were the variables of the investigation. Male and female cricketers have a similar level Anxiety. Female cricketers have fundamentally more elevated level Concentration when contrasted with male cricketers. On Mental Preparation, confidence and Team Emphasis male have fundamentally more elevated level when contrasted with female cricketers. Female and male cricketers have a similar level Motivation. Also, on psychological skills Female and male cricketers have similar degree of Skills. The purpose of this research study is to empower the players, mentors and physical education teachers to know the limits and shortcoming of the players and along these lines assist them with improving further performance on related characteristic.

Traumatic Head and Neck Injuries in Elite Australian Cricket Players: Retrospective Analysis from 12 Seasons.

To describe traumatic head and neck injuries in elite Australian cricket players, for the purposes of understanding risk and the role of protective equipment and regulations. Retrospective cohort study. This study reviewed twelve seasons of clinical data for elite male and female cricket players who sustained a traumatic head or neck injury (excluding isolated concussion) whilst participating in a cricket match or training. 199 events of head and neck injuries were recorded over the 12 seasons, equating to an average incidence of 5.6 per 100 players per season. Since the introduction of helmet regulations in 2016, the average incidence was 7.3. Including concurrent injuries, 232 injuries revealed contusions were the most common type of injury (41%, 35-48%), and the face was the most common location (63%, 57-69%). Injuries resulted in the player being unavailable for cricket for one or more days in 15% (11-22%) of events. Since the introduction of cricket helmet regulations,the proportion of injuries sustained while batting decreased from 54% (43-65%) to 38% (30-47%) (p = 0.026), and the proportion of injuries sustained while wicket keeping decreased from 19% (11-29%) to 6% (3-11%) (p=0.004). Traumatic head and neck injuries occur at an incidence of approximately 7.3 per 100 players per season in elite Australian male and female cricket players. Whilst most injuries cause a low burden with respect to days unavailable, the risk of potentially serious or catastrophic consequences warrants further risk reduction strategies including tightening of the existing industry standard for helmets and governing body regulations.

Prevalence and associated factors with mental health symptoms among semi-professional cricket players after the resumption of sporting activities following an extensive lockdown.

Mental health of cricket players has been a topic of debate for a considerable time across the globe. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of mental health symptoms among semi-professional male cricket players experienced during COVID-19, as well as the relationship between age and the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21) sub-scale. Mental health symptoms were assessed among cricket players (n = 90) using the following instruments, respectively: Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale - 21 (DASS - 21); Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Descriptive (means ± standard deviations) and inferential (Spearman's correlations) statistics were calculated using SPSS (IBM Version 27.0) at a significance level of p < 0.05. The study reported that 5.6% (n = 5) of cricketers believed life was futile, and 10% (n = 9) thought they were useless most of the time. However, on the anxiety sub-scale, 27% (n = 24) of cricketers indicated low confidence. In addition, 23% (n = 21) of cricketers reported being stressed. Spearman's correlations revealed a positive and significant association between the DASS-21 sub-scales and that cricketers' DASS-21 sub-scale symptoms are unrelated to age. The study found that there were moderate levels of anxiety, a reduced sense of achievement and a neutral feeling towards satisfaction with life. Reducing mental health symptoms would extend the playing careers of cricket players. De-stigmatising mental health may result in more robust and accurate self-reports of mental health illness among elite athletes, which can enable sustainable change.

To Study the Correlation of Body Mass Index with Agility and Flexibility of Hamstring Muscle on Practicing Male Cricket Players

To Study the Correlation of Body Mass Index with Agility and Flexibility of Hamstring Muscle on Practicing Male Cricket Players

The Impact of COVID-19 on Male Semiprofessional Cricket Player's Mental Health and Performance Following the Resumption of Sporting Events.

The ability of a cricket player to manage their mental health helps them to perform optimally. This study investigated how mental health is related to performance of male cricket players during the resumption of sporting events after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) restrictions. Mental health profiles were established using the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) instruments among male semiprofessional cricket players (n = 63). Performance metrics included: body fat percentage (BF%), range of motion (ROM), push-abdominal test, crazy catch test, t-test, 40-m sprint, and Cooper's test. Inferential statistics included Spearman's correlations with a significance level set at α < .05. Spearman's correlation reported a statistically significant relationship for SWLS and body mass index (BMI) (r = -0.263; p = .037) as well as between stress and abdominal test (r = 0.355; p = .004); crazy catch test (r = 0.249; p = .049); Cooper's test (r = 0.335; p = .009), VO2max (r = 0.308; p = .014), stress and abdominal test (r = -0.313; p = .012); as well as anxiety and 40-m sprint (r = 0.488; p = .027). This study provides an important snapshot of how symptoms of mental health are associated with performance. Further research should investigate the relationship between mental health and performance parameters among male players at varied skill levels.

A comparative study of anthropometric characteristics between the college level male cricket and volleyball players of Chhattisgarh

A comparative study of anthropometric characteristics between the college level male cricket and volleyball players of Chhattisgarh

Association of Abdominal Endurance with Body Mass Index and Playing Hours in Collegiate Cricket Players: An Observational Study

Objective: To find the association between abdominal endurance, Body Mass Index and playing hours in collegiate cricket players. Study design: Observational study. Settings: Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Gujarat, India. Participants: 101 collegiate male cricket players with ages ranging from 18-24 years. Outcome measures: The abdominal endurance of all the players were assessed using the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Curl-up test. Body mass index (BMI) and the number of playing hours per week were recorded as the other outcome measures. Results: The players exhibited excellent abdominal endurance. Pearson coefficient correlation test was used to assess the association of abdominal endurance with BMI and playing hours. The results showed that there was no association between abdominal endurance with BMI. However, there was a significant correlation found between abdominal endurance and plying hours in collegiate cricket players. Conclusion: It is concluded from the present study that abdominal endurance is associated with plying hours. Hence, for enhancing abdominal endurance one should consider increasing the playing hours, so as to improve overall performance. Also, the results showed that abdominal endurance is independent of BMI. KEY WORDS: Abdominal Endurance, Body Mass Index, Cricket, Sports Medicine, Crurl-Up Test.

Lumbar Bone Stress Injuries and Nonunited Defects in Elite Australian Cricket Players.

To describe the presentation and management of lumbar bone stress injuries (LBSI), recurrent LBSI, and lumbar nonunited defects in elite Australian male and female cricket players. Retrospective case series. Professional domestic and international cricket teams over 13 seasons. Elite Australian cricket players. Symptomatic LBSI requiring time off cricket and lumbar nonunited defects, both confirmed by imaging. Incidence, presentation, history, healing, and management. 211 LBSI were identified at an average incidence of 5.4 per 100 players per season. LBSI were most common in male pace bowlers younger than 20 years of age (58.1 per 100 players per season), however, were also observed in older players, females, and non-pace bowlers. Recurrent LBSI accounted for 33% (27%-40%) of all LBSI. Median days to return to match availability was 182 (128-251) days for all LBSI, with a shorter time frame observed for new and less severe injuries, and male spin bowlers. Healing was demonstrated in 87% (81%-91%) of all LBSI cases. 29 nonunited defects were identified and predisposed subsequent pain, LBSI, and spondylolisthesis. LBSI are experienced by approximately 5.4 in every 100 elite Australian cricket players per season, with a high time cost of approximately 4 to 8 months. Nonunited defects also have a high time cost with associated subsequent lumbar spine issues. The findings of this study reinforce the importance of early detection and conservative management of LBSI, particularly for younger male pace bowlers and players with recurrent LBSI, which may be supported by MRI.

Comparison of injury profiles between elite Australian male and female cricket players.

This study presents seven seasons of injury surveillance data for both elite Australian male and female cricket players, revealing injury statistics and allowing for comparison between sexes. Retrospective cohort. Participants were elite Australian male and female cricket players who were contracted to play for a national and/or state/territory team and/or T20 franchise between 2015-16 and 2021-22 (7 seasons). Injury data was recorded in Cricket Australia's Athlete Management System database and combined with match data. The STROBE-SIIS statement was used as the relevant guideline for this study. Data for 1345 male player seasons and 959 female player seasons revealed sex-related differences in the injury incidence rates and prevalence. Males had higher incidence (average 136 vs 101 injuries per 1000 match days) and prevalence of match time-loss injuries (average 10.4% vs 6.5% players unavailable). However, the overall incidence of all medical attention injuries were similar between sexes (Incidence Rate Ratio (IRR) 0.9, 95%CI 0.8-1.0). The most frequent match time-loss injuries for males were hamstring strains (7.4 new injuries per 100 players per season), side and abdominal strains (5.5), concussion (5.0), lumbar stress fractures (4.3), and wrist and hand fractures (3.9). The most frequent match time-loss injuries for females over the 7 seasons were hamstring strains (3.1), concussion (2.3), quadriceps strains (2.4) and shin/foot/ankle stress fractures (2.0). The IRR of medical attention injuries for males compared to females was higher for lumbosacral stress fractures (IRR 2.3), elbow and forearm injuries (1.5), and concussion (1.4), and lower for lower leg, foot, and ankle stress fractures (0.6), shoulder and upper arm injuries (0.7), and quadriceps strains (0.6). Robust long-term injury surveillance enabled the injury profiles of elite Australian male and female cricket players to be understood and compared. Males had a higher incidence and prevalence of match time-loss injuries, likely reflecting a higher match exposure.

SURVEI KETERAMPILAN BATTING TIM CRICKET PUTRA KABUPATEN PANDEGLANG PADA PERSIAPAN PORPROV

This study aims to make the male cricket players of Pandeglang Regency better understand about batting skills so that in the real championship players are even better at doing batting techniques in the game of cricket. This research was conducted in Banten. Data collection was carried out at NETS or the training ground located at the South Tangerang Puspitek, on 14, 16, 19, and 21 July 2022.This research method is descriptive with survey technique. The population in this study were all male cricket players who will compete at the VI 2022 Provincial Sports Week (PORPROV) in Banten. The sample is the men's cricket team of Pandeglang Regency which will compete at the VI 2022 Provincial Sports Week (PORPROV) in Banten. Based on the problems raised and supported by theoretical descriptions and frameworks of thinking and then analyzing the data, the results of the study can be concluded that the overall results of batting skills show 69% success and 31% failure.

Effect of hip adductor strengthening on performance in young male cricket players

Cricket is a dynamic sport in which muscle strength, agility and aerobic capacity play vital role in sports performance. Weak hip adductor muscles are an intrinsic risk factor for groin injuries so this study evaluated effect of hip adductor strengthening on performance in cricketers.Methodology: 30 Young male cricketers included in the study. Group A and Group B was given routine cricket training programme and Group A was given additionally hip adductor strengthening programme. Results: Intragroup comparison showed statistically significant improvements in Vertical jump, Agility T-Test and 20-m Multistage shuttle run test in the both groups (p

Hamstring flexibility between male and female cricketers with low back pain: A comparative study

Cricket is a global sport traditionally popular in the commonwealth nations. Low back pain is one of the common ailments in sports and one of the causative factors for the low back pain is reduced hamstring flexibility. Low back pain is highly prevalent in cricketers. Hamstring injuries have always been one of the highest frequency injuries in cricket. The aim of the study is to compare the hamstring muscle length of male and female cricket players associated with low back pain. A sample size of 50 cricketers among the age group of 19-25 were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Group A include 25 male cricket players and Group B include 25 female cricket players. Hamstring flexibility is measured using (AKET) active knee extension test. The results obtained shows that there is significant difference in hamstring flexibility between male and female cricketers with low back pain.

Self-reported throwing volumes are not a valid tool for monitoring throwing loads in elite Australian cricket players: An observational cohort study

ObjectivesTo determine the concurrent validity of player self-reported and independently observed throwing volume. Examine whether sex, playing position, or time to upload self-reported data post training influences the accuracy of self-reported throwing loads. DesignCross-sectional cohort study. MethodsA total of 8 female and 18 male elite cricket players participated in the study. Overarm throws from 12 training sessions during the 2020–21 cricket year were observed. Player self-reported throwing volume data were retrieved post training, with the time difference between session completion and self-reported data upload recorded. ResultsA moderate positive correlation was found between self-reported and observed throwing loads (rho = 0.65), however only 22 % of players reported values within a 10 % level of error. Players reported a mean (SD) absolute inaccuracy of 11.17 (9.77) throws, and a mean (SD) relative inaccuracy of 24.76 (16.04) percent. Sex did not influence reporting accuracy (p = 0.41). Females tended to upload self-reported data the day of training, whereas men report the day following. Players who uploaded their data greater than one day after training were the most inaccurate with a mean relative inaccuracy of 36 %. ConclusionsWhile there is a clear relationship between observed and self-reported throwing volumes, the findings of this study question the validity of using player self-reported throwing load as a marker of true throwing loads with most players recording in excess of 10 % error. High performance staff and players should consider whether the current accuracy of self-reported throwing load justifies the additional reporting burden on the players during training.