Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2017

212  From 30 June 2014, the old BSI standard for cricket head protectors ( BS7928:1998 )  [was] withdrawn and the ECB therefore recommends that all new head protectors  brought to market are tested against the new standard.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which have already been tested against the old standard  can and will continue to be available for sale and will not be withdrawn from the  market.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.