Concussion is a complex and potentially significant brain injury that must be taken seriously. Failure to do so can have major immediate and long-term consequences. Find resources and advice below on concussion in cricket.
In April 2023, the UK Government published the most up-to-date, evidence based guidelines on the management of concussion in sport. The key points for cricket in these guidelines relate to the graded return and relative risks of further contact and head injury. Whilst cricket does not have the likelihood of further concussion seen in some activities, they can still occur and it important that there is sufficient recovery time before the risk of a further event.