ABSTRACT
Recent research has more clearly defined the physiological demands of cricket, and better informed those who design conditioning training programmes for cricketers to meet these demands (see Noakes and Durandt (2000) for overview). Modern, particularly one-day cricket, requires high over rates, athleticism in the field, high scoring rates and explosive running between wickets. The nature of the game and the environment in which it is often played, particularly at elite level, make demands on players. They have to have a sound athletic base, nutritional and hydration awareness and specific role conditioning to delay the onset of fatigue and accompanying deterioration in skill or concentration and prevent injury. Individually targeted and monitored, sport-specific conditioning contributes to the development of these qualities.
