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Cricket Australia is "recommending" to all clubs nationally to roll out the British Standard for helmets when batting, wicket keeping up at the stumps, and fielding within 7m of the wicket. This would be for the upcoming 2019/20 season.
https://www.community.cricket.com.au/clubs/policies/helmets
https://www.community.cricket.com.au/clubs/policies/helmets/catalogue
I am in a bit of a pickle here as, since Albion stopped mass producing helmets, no-one makes a helmet in my bucket headed size (besides, all Albion helmets past and present apparently don't meet the British Standard). I own 2 helmets, a Kookaburra Pro 600 (doesn't fit right) and a Forma Test Plus (fits okay-ish), but again these aren't up to the British Standard. The only company that seems to make helmets beyond 62cm is Ayrtek, but I'd have to hock out over $200, and wouldn't be able to try before I buy.
I agree with this rule for Juniors, which has been the case for over a decade now. But I think making senior cricketers adhere to it is taking it too far.
For those who are still playing, what are your thoughts on this?
https://www.community.cricket.com.au/clubs/policies/helmets
https://www.community.cricket.com.au/clubs/policies/helmets/catalogue
I am in a bit of a pickle here as, since Albion stopped mass producing helmets, no-one makes a helmet in my bucket headed size (besides, all Albion helmets past and present apparently don't meet the British Standard). I own 2 helmets, a Kookaburra Pro 600 (doesn't fit right) and a Forma Test Plus (fits okay-ish), but again these aren't up to the British Standard. The only company that seems to make helmets beyond 62cm is Ayrtek, but I'd have to hock out over $200, and wouldn't be able to try before I buy.
I agree with this rule for Juniors, which has been the case for over a decade now. But I think making senior cricketers adhere to it is taking it too far.
For those who are still playing, what are your thoughts on this?