Sydney: Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland has announced that a proper review into player safety, with a particular focus on helmet regulation, would take place in light of late cricketer Phillip Hughes tragic accident.
Hughes passed away on Thursday after succumbing to injuries he endured from a bouncer at the SCG. The 25-year-old South Australian batsman, who was pushing for a Test recall against India in Brisbane next week, was knocked out after the ball made impact under his helmet, behind his left ear.
Sutherland hopes that such deeply shattering incidents wouldn’t happen again as he states that they would be immediately, in consultation with the manufacturers, regulators and other safety providers, look into the issues so as to address and improve them, the Daily Telegraph reported.
CA chief further said that it is a matter of interest not only for Australia but for cricketers all over the world, he added.
Commenting on the future of short pitched deliveries, he said they will be considering all those issues, however, adding that the game is built on a finely tuned balance between bat and ball.
