A recent report released has revealed that cricket played at all levels around the world is at risk due to the extreme conditions in which matches are being played.
The report outlined that the rising temperatures is causing greater strain on players’ bodies as well as the declining air quality in some parts of the world is affecting player’s respiratory systems. Some other symptoms include cramps, nausea and fatigue.
In this years addition of the Indian Premier League, more than half of the matches played were in conditions that were classified as either extreme caution or danger on the heat index. Only 9 matches triggered some kind of heat warning.
In light of this, it was revealed that Australia recorded a five year average of 46 days where the temperature was over 37 degrees. Considering cricket is a summer sport, all players are now required to take extra precautions to not only ensure that they can still perform to the greatest ability, but also remain safe when out on the field.
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Produced By: James Bale
Featured In Story: Dr Paul Govind: Centre of Environmental Law, Macquarie University
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 20 August 2025