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Physiological requirements of cricket.

T D Noakes¹, J J Durandt

¹Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands.

Journal of Sports Sciences

|January 4, 2001

Summary

Cricket players possess high fitness levels, potentially due to genetic predisposition or the need for specific training to manage fatigue and prevent injuries from eccentric muscle contractions during play.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Exercise Physiology
Biomechanics

Background:

The physiological demands of cricket are not well understood, despite its global popularity.
Current models of exercise fatigue may not adequately explain the physiological stress experienced by cricketers.
The intermittent nature of cricket may lead to underestimated physiological requirements.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on the physiology of cricket.
To investigate the discrepancy between the perceived mild physiological demands of cricket and the high fitness levels of international players.
To explore potential explanations for cricketer fitness and fatigue, including genetic factors and the role of eccentric muscle contractions.

Main Methods:

Literature review of published studies on cricket physiology.
Comparison of fitness levels (aerobic and anaerobic power) between international cricketers and rugby players.
Analysis of potential fatigue mechanisms and injury risks in cricket.

Main Results:

International cricketers exhibit fitness levels comparable to elite rugby players, despite rugby's seemingly higher physiological demands.
No existing fatigue models fully explain the physiological responses observed in cricket.
High fitness may stem from genetic endowment or the necessity to withstand repeated eccentric muscle contractions.

Conclusions:

The high fitness of elite cricketers may be attributed to genetic factors or specific physiological requirements related to eccentric loading.
Eccentric exercise training could enhance cricketer fitness and reduce injury risk.
Further research is needed to fully elucidate the physiological demands and fatigue mechanisms in cricket.

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