Journal of Physical Education & Sports Sciences
Bio-Motor Profiling of Elite Cricket Players: A Comparative Analysis of Physical Fitness Parameters Between Specialist Batsmen and Bowlers
Ranjan Chakravarty
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physical Education, University College of Medical Sciences (University of Delhi), Delhi
Abstract
This study filled up a significant need in sports science research by looking at the different physical fitness traits of professional cricket batters and bowlers. Twenty male national-level cricketers (10 batsmen, 10 bowlers) aged 18–24 years had a thorough evaluation of five major bio-motor skills: speed, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and agility. Based on their playing responsibilities, the study found interesting patterns of physical attribute specialization in cricket players. Independent t-tests (α = 0.05) statistical analysis revealed a number of notable variances. While batters showed increased flexibility (t(18) = 2.875, p = 0.014), bowlers showed better cardiorespiratory endurance (t(18) = 3.304, p = 0.004). Agility was t(18) = 7.764, p
= 0.001. Fascinatingly, there were no appreciable variations in muscle strength or speed ability between the two groups. Keywords: bio-motor capabilities, cricket specialization, physical fitness profile, elite athletes, position-specific performance, batters, bowlers, cardiorespiratory endurance, agility, flexibility, strength evaluation, sports science, comparative analysis
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