Joe Root leads players' calls to reduce the amount of domestic cricket and review a schedule that is “not fit for purpose”.
A study by the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) found that 81 % of players worry about the physical consequences of the match. list, and 76% are concerned about unsafe travel between matches.
“It is clear that the schedule must change for a host of reasons to see benefits durable. for English cricket," said former England captain Root.
"Having space to recover, prepare and improve your game during the season is crucial and creating minimum standards to protect travel windows and player well-being is non-negotiable. , leading to this unprecedented collective call to action.
PCA says players fear for their well-being, with tight deadlines between matches , leaving little time for recovery and training. , and potentially lead to dangerous travel plans.
"There is a strong feeling that the game needs to listen to its most vital assets, its players," a said PCA Daryl Mitchell, operations director and former Worcestershire captain.
"A reduction in cricket must be seriously considered as the solution the game desperately needs. "
Yorkshire batter Root, 33, who captained England in a record 64 Tests, added that a change of the calendar could have advantages for the national team.
Joe Root leads players' calls to reduce the amount of domestic cricket and review a schedule that is “not fit for purpose”.
A study by the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) found that 81 % of players worry about the physical consequences of the match. list, and 76% are concerned about unsafe travel between matches.
“It is clear that the schedule must change for a host of reasons to see benefits durable. for English cricket," said former England captain Root.
"Having space to recover, prepare and improve your game during the season is crucial and creating minimum standards to protect travel windows and player well-being is non-negotiable. , leading to this unprecedented collective call to action.
PCA says players fear for their well-being, with tight deadlines between matches , leaving little time for recovery and training. , and potentially lead to dangerous travel plans.
"There is a strong feeling that the game needs to listen to its most vital assets, its players," a said PCA Daryl Mitchell, operations director and former Worcestershire captain.
"A reduction in cricket must be seriously considered as the solution the game desperately needs. "
Yorkshire batter Root, 33, who captained England in a record 64 Tests, added that a change of the calendar could have advantages for the national team.
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