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New-look helmet to improve safety - DownUnda - 02-14-2015
A British-based firm has designed a cricket helmet aimed at preventing another tragic death like that of Australian Phillip Hughes last year.
The 25-year-old batsman died when he was struck on the back of the neck by a short-pitched delivery in Sydney.
The incident was described as a "freak" by medical experts.
Hampshire-based manufacturer Masuri has given the BBC an exclusive look at its prototype helmet, which features extra protection at the rear.
http://bleacherreport.com/tb/dg06g
Re: New-look helmet to improve safety - Rowe992 - 02-14-2015
Well I hope this helmet will prevent such a tragedy in the future as what happened to Hughes. These freak accidents in cricket are just unfortunate and no helmet will offer 100% protection but it makes the players feel a bit more secure when improvements are made.