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To the best of my knowledge, not a single professional cricketer (or cricket commentator) has called for bouncers to be banned from the game following the death of Phil Hughes. Inviting the batsman to hook a high ball, at the risk of mis-timing the shot and giving a catch, is an integral part of the game.
Cricket has always had its dangers. (I've been knocked unconscious twice while batting - and that was just playing with my mates in the park when I was a kid!). A few people die every year as a result of playing cricket. (Most of those deaths are among amateur players, and so don't get the worldwide coverage that Phil Hughes' death did). However there are still far fewer deaths and serious injuries than in many other sports, such as rugby, yachting, power-boating, skiing and equestrian sports.
Cricket has always had its dangers. (I've been knocked unconscious twice while batting - and that was just playing with my mates in the park when I was a kid!). A few people die every year as a result of playing cricket. (Most of those deaths are among amateur players, and so don't get the worldwide coverage that Phil Hughes' death did). However there are still far fewer deaths and serious injuries than in many other sports, such as rugby, yachting, power-boating, skiing and equestrian sports.
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Phil Hughes injury was so rare, that doctors at St Vincent's Hospital had never seen this injury. One of them is quoted as saying there have only been 100 deaths from blows delivered to this region of the body in the knowledge of recorded medical history. Now, I don't know where that information is kept on record or how accurate it is, but it at least points to the fact that this was a bizarre and freakish accident.
Phil Hughes injury was so rare, that doctors at St Vincent's Hospital had never seen this injury. One of them is quoted as saying there have only been 100 deaths from blows delivered to this region of the body in the knowledge of recorded medical history. Now, I don't know where that information is kept on record or how accurate it is, but it at least points to the fact that this was a bizarre and freakish accident.
Leaving aside all the above (with which I fully agree - short length balls are an integral part of the game) just how do you expect the authorities to ban balls being bowled above shoulder height? Will the bowler be sent off? Will he be banned? Who will decide whether he delivered such a ball deliberately or accidentally (most "beamers" are accidental)?
Sorry, joe, your proposal is a non starter. Cricket has dangers. It involves a hard ball being projected at high speed towards a largely unprotected human body. Players know the risks; serious injuries are rare, fatalities are extremely rare. If you don't want to take the risks, don't play - simples !!!
Sorry, joe, your proposal is a non starter. Cricket has dangers. It involves a hard ball being projected at high speed towards a largely unprotected human body. Players know the risks; serious injuries are rare, fatalities are extremely rare. If you don't want to take the risks, don't play - simples !!!
No I don't think that balls should be banned from above shoulder height...nor should bouncers.
My sisters b-i-l slipped on the last step..on the way out for some fun with mates...he was a journalist..banged the back of his head and was dead before he reached the hospital.(prob before)
*** happens.....it's called living your life and taking a chance !
My sisters b-i-l slipped on the last step..on the way out for some fun with mates...he was a journalist..banged the back of his head and was dead before he reached the hospital.(prob before)
*** happens.....it's called living your life and taking a chance !
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