With the
Cricket
World Cup
2011 now in
full swing,
we have had
a look at
the most
common
injuries to
occur in
previous
World Cup
tournaments.
This makes
for
interesting
reading,
especially
when you
look at how
many top
players have
already been
affected by
these common
injuries!
Take a look
at our check
list below!
Hamstring
Strain
A hamstring
strain is
the typical cricket
injury and
no doubt we
will see
several of
them during
the course
of the
tournament.
Groin Strain
Groin
strains are
also typical
sports
injuries and
again this
injury has
already
stuck!
Metatarsal
Fracture
The metatarsal
fracture came
under
intense
scrutiny in
recent
years,
especially
in England,
after
players
suffered
this injury
in the run
up to
previous
world cup
tournaments.
Medial
Collateral
Ligament
The medial
collateral
ligament runs
down the
inside of
the knee and
provides
stability to
the inside
of the
joint. It is
commonly
injured in
twisting due
to sudden
turn.
Anterior
Cruciate
Ligament
(ACL)
A torn anterior
cruciate
ligament is
a serious
injury which
can sideline
players for
up to 6
months. In
the run-up
to the world
cup, this
injury has
so far been
avoided.
Lets hope it
stays that
way!
Ankle
Sprains
Injury to
the ankle
ligaments is
so common
that it is
rarely given
the respect
it deserves.
Meniscus
(Cartilage)
Injury
Torn
cartilage or
meniscus is
an injury
usually
caused by
compression
and rotation
at the knee
joint. It is
often
sustained
during
twisting, or
sudden
changes of
direction.
Although the
severity of
the injury
varies
considerably,
it would be
more than
enough to
end a
players
tournament.
Leg Fracture
Fractures to
any of the
bones in the
leg,
typically
the Tibia or
Fibula, can
occur as a
result of a
high impact
fall.
Calf Injury
Injuries to
the calf
muscles,
sustained
from running
and sleeping,
usually
involve
either a calf
strain or
a contusion.
A strain may
occur from a
sudden burst
of speed or
change in
direction
and a
contusion is
the result
of a direct
impact to
the calf
muscles.
Achilles
Tendon
Rupture
A tear
or rupture
to the
achilles
tendon is
a severe
injury which
could see a
player out
of action
for up to 6
months.
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