English people enjoy ‘walking cricket’ in Britain: Up to 87-year-old can participate; batter can continue after out

England’s legendary fast bowler James Anderson once defined ‘Bazball’ as an attempt to play the game as we imagined it in childhood – exciting, fast and fun. Interestingly, the most vivid and emotional glimpse of this thinking is now visible in England’s leisure centers and sports grounds, where people aged 50 to 87 are enjoying a new form of the game through ‘Walking Cricket’.

Walking cricket is not just a game

Walking cricket is not just a game, but an effective weapon against loneliness. According to Amy Ellis, Project Officer of Kent Cricket Community Trust, teams are flourishing in every county. The first inter-county walking cricket festival was held at Lord’s Indoor School, which confirmed its growing popularity. At Three Hills Sports Center in Folkestone, Kent, walking cricket has become not just a sport but a platform for community engagement. Players up to 87 years of age participate here. People struggling with hearing difficulties, dementia or mobility issues also take to the field without hesitation. Allowances like half-runs make it even more interesting.

This game has given new direction to many lives. 62-year-old Captain Mark says that here participation and happiness matter more than talent. After surgery on both knees in 2022, Graham walked with the support of two sticks. Within just 18 months of joining walking cricket, his weight reduced by one-fourth and he amazed everyone by hitting six sixes in one over. John, who played for Malta during his army days, says that this game gave him a new life after retirement. Many times players don’t even remember who won the match because here smiles matter more than victory.

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What is ‘Walking cricket ’and its rules?

– As the name suggests, running is strictly prohibited in this game. It is a slow, safe and simple format of cricket, specifically designed for elderly people and those facing mobility issues. – To reduce the risk of injury, a soft ball is used instead of a leather ball and often plastic equipment is used. – The bowler walks to bowl, fielders walk to catch the ball and the batsman walks instead of running to take runs. The most interesting rule is that the batsman continues to play even after getting out, just that the bowling team gets five runs as a bonus.

Source: https://www.bhaskarenglish.in/sports/news/walking-cricket-england-loneliness-community-sport-seniors-137303195.html

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