Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2016

214 From 30 June 2014, the old BSI standard for cricket head protectors ( BS7928:1998 ) [was] withdrawn and the ECB therefore recommends that all new head protectors brought to market are tested against the new standard. However, head protectors which have already been tested against the old standard can and will continue to be available for sale and will not be withdrawn from the market. In light of this, the ECB has issued this guidance to ensure that the public understands the meaning and merits of the new specification (and consequent labelling that will soon be introduced) and therefore to enable the public to make an informed decision as to which head protector to use. Finally, whilst the ECB considers that head protectors are an essential part of a cricketer’s kit to mitigate the risk of injury, it must be remembered that wearing a head protector and faceguard (whether or not it has been tested against the new standard) cannot always prevent death, injury or disability. For further information, please contact helmets@ecb.co.uk. For the latest list of known head protectors that have met BS7928:2013 please visit http://www.ecb.co.uk/information/ecb-and-pca-guidance-head-protectorshelmets.