Wicket-keeping in cricket: A literature review
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Multi-Science Publishing
Faculty
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School
School of Exercise and Health Sciences / Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research
RAS ID
16301
Abstract
Cricket is unique in that three formats of the game, of varying duration and intensity are played at elite level; Test, One Day and Twenty20 (T20) cricket. The wicket-keeper is a vital member of the fielding side; the only player who could be involved with every delivery of the innings. Despite this, there is a paucity of literature on wicket-keeping, with most research having focused on fast bowling and batting. This review is principally concerned with identifying the performance demands associated with wicket-keeping and the conditioning of these cricketers. To appreciate the performance demands of wicket-keeping, an integrated approach has been taken where the mental, technical, physiological, physical and tactical requirements of wicket-keeping are discussed. From this information, recommendations are made and suggestions for future research detailed.
DOI
10.1260/1747-9541.8.3.531
Comments
MacDonald, D., Cronin, J., Mills, J., & Stretch, R. (2013). Wicket-keeping in cricket: A literature review. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 8(3), 531-541. Available here