The ECB has reviewed its relevant safety regulations and policies, and has made the following updates to its guidance:
All cricketers are strongly advised to wear neck protectors at all times that they are required or recommended to wear helmets.
It is recommended that ball throwers and bowling machines are only operated by adults who are suitably experienced, competent, and familiar with their safe operation.
Bowling machines and ball throwers should not be operated by U18s.
These updates are designed to enhance the safety of everyone involved in recreational cricket in England and Wales.
The full updated Recreational Cricket Safety Regulations and new Safety Guidelines for Training Environments (found within the wider Recreational Cricket Safety Guidelines) can be downloaded below, and we would urge everyone involved in the game (whether playing or delivering cricket) to read these documents carefully.
