Helmets in cricket were developed in the 20th century. There are recorded instances of cricketers using scarves and padded caps to protect themselves throughout cricket history. Patsy Hendren was one of the first to use a self-designed protective hat in the 1930s. Helmets were not in common use until the 1970s.

A cricket helmet had been designed and used in the 1930’s by Englishman Patsy Hendren. His helmet was designed by his wife and was a type of hat made from rubber with 3 peaks. The idea behind the design was to offer protection against lethal bowling attacks.

2016年10月16日 · Modern helmets are designed to absorb the ball's energy by becoming deformed, or dented, on impact. They contain foam injected in to the cavity between the inner and outer shells to help this....

2023年6月25日 · Almost 40 years later, Deniss Amiss went to wear a motorcycle-style helmet which turned out to be an iconic one for the record books. His move was influential as many cricketers began using helmets immediately. The helmets back then protected only the skull portion, leaving the face unprotected.

2024年9月9日 · The first cricket helmets were rudimentary, often repurposed motorcycle helmets or custom-made by players themselves. Over time, helmet design improved significantly, with the introduction of lightweight materials like fiberglass and polycarbonate, as well as better padding and ventilation systems.

2021年10月2日 · We’ve broken down the five major components of the modern cricket helmet – including its shell, grill, padding, chin strap and neck guard. Read on for more information about what each component is able to provide a helmet’s wearer.

2020年4月16日 · Helmets came into fashion in international cricket only in the 1980s. Before that, batting icons like Sir Donald Bradman, George Headley, Herbert Sutcliffe, Wally Hammod, Sir Garfield Sobers and hundreds of other batsmen never wore protective headgear, despite having to face fearsome bowlers

2014年11月26日 · But while Hendren was the first pioneer of the helmet, it took the rest of the cricket world more than 40 years to catch up. And again, it was fear of the West Indies’ pace attack – including the likes of Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Joel Garner and Colin Croft – which instigated the change.

2022年7月11日 · Dennis Amiss used a modified motorcycle helmet during World Series Cricket in 1977. Graham Yallop was the first to wear one in a Test, against the West Indies in Australia in 1978, and Mike Brearley wore his own design .

2024年8月7日 · The cricket helmet, an essential piece of protective gear, has evolved significantly over the years, ensuring player safety while enhancing performance. This article delves into the history, design, and impact of the cricket helmet on the sport.