Cricket

The domestic and global cricket landscape has evolved rapidly over the last decade. During this time there has been a considerable growth in playing schedules due mostly to the increase in the number of limited overs matches. The more congested playing schedules have considerably modified the physical and physiological demands of cricket play and the incidence of injuries. Cricketers spend large amounts of time on their feet during competition and practice. Consequently, optimal levels of body fat are essential for efficiency of movement and optimising performance. With the large amounts of torso rotational and bracing movements in bowling and batting, it is vital that cricketers have a strong trunk. Cricketers are required to perform numerous explosive actions when fielding and batting.