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Injury and Player Availability in Women's International Pathway Cricket from 2015 to 2019
Luke Goggins1, Anna Warren2, Danni Smart2
1Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
International Journal of Sports Medicine
|July 7, 2020
Summary
Injury and illness impact 8.4% of women
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Epidemiology
- Cricket Science
Background:
- Women's international pathway cricket presents unique challenges due to part-time player contracts.
- Understanding injury and illness epidemiology is crucial for player availability and performance.
- Limited research exists on injury risks specific to women's cricket.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the epidemiology of injuries and illnesses in women's international pathway cricket.
- To identify factors influencing player availability in this cohort.
- To inform targeted injury prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study design.
- Data collection on injuries and illnesses over a one-year period.
- Analysis of complaint incidence, prevalence, and causes during training and match play.
Main Results:
- 8.4% of players experienced injury or illness; 2.3% were unavailable daily.
- Training accounted for most complaints (111.2/100 players/year); medical illness was most common (45.0/100 players).
- Fielding activities and 'other' non-cricket activities contributed significantly to injuries.
Conclusions:
- Medical illness incidence is notably high in women's cricket pathway.
- Injuries from 'other' activities highlight risks associated with part-time contracts.
- Findings provide a foundation for developing targeted prevention strategies for women's cricket.
