Introduction about Cricket Injuries

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• Top 5 Cricket injuries 

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• 1 Hamstring Strain

• 2 Low Back Pain

• 3 Side Strain

• 4 Shoulder Pain

• 5 Sprained Ankle

Injuries in cricket are many and varied and of course there are different physical demands in the different styles of cricket played.  For example cricketers playing a 5 day test compared to a weekend match or a twenty twenty.  All displaying different levels of stamina, strength and speed. 

Type of Injury

·  Overall, the most common cricket injuries are sprains, fractures and bruising.

·  A direct blow from the ball during delivery or fielding is the most common cause of injury and results in fractures and bruising.

· Overuse injuries are also common and most often associated with back injuries to fast bowlers.

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