Feb 11, 2014

Modern injury-prevention techniques are not working

The Cordon: It might be time to go back to more traditional methods of preparation: long periods of batting and bowling in place of hours spent in the gym, in ice baths, and on the massage table

Feb 2, 2014

Do support staff really make a difference?

The Cordon: If it ultimately comes down to the athlete's skill, then maybe it's time to dispense with the big crews that accompany teams these days

Nov 26, 2013

Vettori did right in delaying comeback

Cricinfo: David Leggat, in the New Zealand Herald, appreciates Daniel Vettori's decision to delay his comeback until he feels 100% confident of handling the rigours of international cricket

Oct 31, 2013

Were cricketers more hardy in the old days?

The Cordon: Are players' injuries treated better now than in the past or are they simply managed more conservatively?

Sep 24, 2013

Injuries could decide the Ashes

The Cordon: Both sides are similarly matched in batting and bowling, so it may come down to who can stand up on the field longer

Jul 9, 2013

Blood and guts

The Cordon: Watching people sustain impact injuries on a cricket field can be a haunting experience

Oct 19, 2010

You're not going to believe this, but...

ESPNcricinfo XI: Following James Anderson's boxing injury, we look at XI other instances where players found bizarre ways of sidelining themselves

Aug 27, 2008

Bravo undergoes ankle surgery

News: Dwayne Bravo, the West Indies allrounder, will undergo surgery on his left ankle in New York after being left out of the Tri-Nation series in Canada because of the injury

Aug 18, 2008

Junaid Siddique replaces injured Nazimuddin

News: Junaid Siddique, the left-handed opening batsman, has been called-up to the Bangladesh squad in Australia as a replacement for the injured Nazimuddin

Jul 20, 2008

Injury scare for Fernando

News: Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilhara Fernando's return to Test cricket suffered a setback when he complained of knee pain and was unable to take the field during India's second innings

Jul 12, 2008

Injury cuts short Best's Lashings stint

News: A side strain has cut short Tino Best's contract with Lashings World XI, and he is expected to return home to Barbados

Jul 7, 2008

Ponting undergoes wrist surgery

News: Ricky Ponting, the Australia captain, has had surgery on his injured right wrist and is no certainty to take part in the team's next matches, a series of three ODIs against Bangladesh in Darwin starting in late August

Jun 24, 2008

Kirsten seeks rotation policy for injury-prone India

News: The season has barely begun for India and the coach, Gary Kirsten, has already sounded out the need for a rotation system for the injury-prone fast bowlers

Jun 1, 2008

Aftab ruled out of one-dayers

News: Aftab Ahmed, the Bangladesh batsman, will miss the forthcoming tri-series at home and the Asia Cup in Pakistan after sustaining a fractured and dislocated finger

May 29, 2008

Flynn passed fit for tour match

News: New Zealand batsman Daniel Flynn has been passed fit to take part in his side's three-day tour match against Northamptonshire, after recovering sufficiently from dental surgery

May 20, 2008

Asif hand injury cause for concern

News: The Pakistan Cricket Board does not regret allowing Mohammad Asif to play for the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League

Apr 29, 2008

Groin injury forces Gayle out of IPL

News: Chris Gayle's participation in the Indian Premier League has come to a premature end

Mar 30, 2008

Injured Tendulkar to miss second Test

News: India's hopes of fielding a full-strength side for the second Test in Ahmedabad took a blow after Sachin Tendulkar was ruled out with a groin injury

Feb 26, 2008

'Pathetic' Ryder apologises for bar incident

News: A chastened and sore Jesse Ryder faced the media in Christchurch to apologise for his behaviour on Sunday morning that left him nursing a badly gashed hand which has ruled him out of the game for at least three months

Feb 6, 2008

Flynn flies in to replace injured Oram

News: Jacob Oram, the New Zealand allrounder, has been ruled out of the second Twenty20 international against England in Christchurch on Thursday after pulling a hamstring in the first game yesterday in Auckland. He will be replaced by Daniel Flynn, the 22-year