Cricket

An outdoor game played with bats, a ball, and wickets by two teams of 11 players each is known as cricket.A dynamic team sport characterized by short bursts of activity punctuated by irregular periods of inactivity. It is often assumed that you do not have to be very fit to play cricket. This is a misconception. Fast bowlers, batsmen running between the wickets, and fielders chasing a ball have to be able to move suddenly, extremely quickly, and powerfully for brief amounts of time. This pattern of inactivity followed by dynamic movement carries a high risk of injury. Fast bowlers are particularly vulnerable if they are unfit or if their running and bowling technique is poor.117 Injuries of the shoulders, back, knees, and ankles are common. The risk of injury can be reduced if players are in good physical condition; if they warm up and perform stretching exercises before playing.24; and if they keep mobile during periods of relative inactivity.