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13 Pages : 121-129

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).13      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).13      Published : Jun 2021

Critical Review on Test Match Format of Cricket

    This study is a qualitative review of the test match format of Cricket; therefore, different websites and online articles were reviewed critically. The study motivation is to find out the reason(s) for the less viewership and business for the test format. Therefore, this study provides the critical analysis of three different cricket formats: test format, one-day format, and t-twenty format. The scope of this study is; Cricket provides business, entertainment, and promotion to the stakeholders. The audience does not like the test format as compared to the t-twenty and one-day match format because the test format requires more time than the other two formats. Moreover, it will prove helpful for researchers, and beginners, who have a great interest in Cricket

    Cricket Formats, Entertainment, Players, Coaches, Duckworth & Lewis (D/L) Method
    (1) Muhammad Waqas Farooq
    MPhil Student, Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Mahwish Farooq
    Senior Lecturer, Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Rauf
    Assistant Manager Operations, Lahore Waste Management Company, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

15 Pages : 161-167

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).15      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).15      Published : Dec 2021

Eight Weeks Training Effect on the Physical Fitness of Club Cricketers of Bahawalpur

    The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of strength training on the physical fitness of club cricketers.Data were obtained from the experimental group (n = 15) and control group(n = 15). The selected variables were speed, agility, flexibility, endurance,and standing broad jump. An eight-week exercise program was planned for the experimental group, and the control group usually continued routine exercise. Data were collected before the start and after the training program.Uni variate analysis worked to determine the effect of training on the physical fitness measures. Results showed that the experimental group was significantly better in post-analysis in standing broad jump, endurance,agility, and flexibility. On the other hand, the control group was found uniform in the physical fitness test before and after data analysis. It was concluded that the physical fitness of club cricketers is associated with strength training.

    Cricket Bowling, Batting, Strength Training, Physical Fitness, Agility
    (1) Rana Muhammad Faisal
    Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Zia ul Haq
    Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Numan
    Department of Physical Education, Government Post Graduate College for Men, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

01 Pages : 1-17

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).01      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).01      Published : Jun 2023

Impact of Domestic Infrastructure upon Athlete's Interest, Motivation and Participation in Sport: A Case Study of Domestic Cricket Balochistan

    Organized sports are popular around the globe as a way of entertainment for the spectators as well as a lucrative career for the athletes and sportsmen and sportswomen. However, the number of athletes in Pakistan is comparatively less. This study is carried out to establish the reasons of a smaller number of people opting for sports as career generally and cricket specially. Motivation is a force which prompts an individual to act accordingly for the achievement of set objectives. Participation in sports can be enhanced by encouraging young men and women. Motivation can be created through provision of basic facilities as well as considering other psychological factors. Impact of infrastructure, coaching facilities, remuneration and other psychological factor on the interest of cricketers is explored to suggest ways to create a conducive environment to enhance the participation of cricketers in Balochistan, Pakistan.

    Infrastructure, Coaching, Financial Incentive, Domestic Cricket, Selection Criteria
    (1) Muhammad Aslam
    Lecturer Health and Physical Education, Government College of Physical Education, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Shahid Ali Khan
    Director Physical Education, College Education Department, Government Degree Boys College, Korangi, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Nusrah Asad
    Principal, Khadija Girls College Korangi, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

18 Pages : 179-187

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).18      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).18      Published : Sep 2024

Role of Personal and Ground Safety Measures Affecting Sports Performance

    Personal and ground safety measures are considered very significant in contact games. The main objectives were to determine the awareness of safety measures among Cricket and Football players and to analyze the effect of these measures on their performance. Inferential, Correlation, regression analysis, and t-test statistics were employed for data analysis. Data reliability was 0.80. So for the question of mean as well as Standard deviation of the scales Personal Safety Measures(PSM),Ground Safety Measures(GSM) & Self-rating Performance (SRP) are concerned, they were 3.34±0.40, 3.34±0.70 and 3.13±0.46 respectively. The performance of the Cricket & Football players had a positive and significant (p<0.05) correlation with PSM (r=0.59) and GSM (r=0.90). The PSM had an insignificant (p>0.05, β1 =0.05) while GSM had a significant effect (p<0.05, β2 =1.05) on the performance of players of both games. PSM & GSM have a positive & significant correlation with the performance of Cricket and Football players.

    Cricket, Football, Ground, Performance, Personal, Players, Safety
    (1) Mohibullah Khan Marwat
    Professor, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Kashif Mehmood
    Lecturer, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab Pakistan.
    (3) Sajid Hussain
    Lecturer, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab Pakistan.