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Re: Cricket Helmets - chairman - 12-04-2014
take out the 250 what would his average be
Re: Cricket Helmets - Googley - 12-04-2014
[quote author=ketchim link=topic=94231.msg602605#msg602605 date=1417713080]
Faoud Bacchus batting in a prototype helmet, 1979
wow ! 8)
[/quote]
the man was ahead of the times!! ::LOL::
Re: Cricket Helmets - ketchim - 12-04-2014
Selling at Hack's Cycle store ::LOL::
Re: Cricket Helmets - chairman - 12-04-2014
then he got hacked
Re: Cricket Helmets - Calypso - 12-06-2014
Not looking forward to RSA v WI series ...........
Gonna be' lash' in epic proportions
Re: Cricket Helmets - ramesh - 12-06-2014
There is nothing wrong with the Helmets. Only one person of the many millions that is playing cricket has ever died and it was an accident . No need to redesign helmets
Batsmen must learn to beep their heads away from the bouncer
Re: Cricket Helmets - zsk77 - 12-07-2014
the master blaster did not need a helmet
Re: Cricket Helmets - YardMan - 12-10-2014
Being a cricket tournament organiser myself, it’s always stressed in all the matches that a helmet is mandatory for the batsman, be it while facing a fast or spin bowler. But despite wearing a helmet, Phil Hughes was badly injured, so in my opinion bouncers should be banned altogether from cricket, as it can lead to serious injury or even death.
From a bowler’s point of view, it can be disappointing if bouncers are banned, but keeping in mind that cricket is a gentleman’s game and such unnecessary deliveries should not continue in the game.
Re: Cricket Helmets - Mail - 12-10-2014
Ramesh,
I think there was another lad who died from being struck!
http://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/hit-on-head-by-ball-south-african-cricketer-darryn-randall-dies
However you make a good point about technique!
The question is to what extent has helmets affected techniques!
Re: Cricket Helmets - King Mohunlal - 12-10-2014
A bouncer is nothing but an assault and can be dangerous. If you look at the history of cricket, we had Bodyline bowling in the earlier part of this century, where a bouncer was used as a weapon and not in true sportsmanship. Though there is protective gear to ward off bouncers, I feel personally that bouncers have to be avoided to minimise risk and injury. We can’t endanger the life of the sportsman.