Why is a helmet kept behind the wicketkeeper in the game of cricket? What is it's significance?

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Why is a helmet kept behind the wicketkeeper in the game of cricket? What is it's significance?

Answer 1

Fielders are permitted to wear a helmet and face guard. This is usually employed in a position such as silly point or silly mid-wicket, where proximity to the batsman gives little time to avoid a shot directly at their head. Due to the discomfort, the duty of fielding "under the helmet" is often delegated to the most junior member of the team. If the helmet is only being used for overs from one end, it will be placed behind the wicketkeeper when not in use. 5 penalty runs are awarded to the batting side should the ball touch a fielder's headgear whilst it is not being worn unless the ball previously struck a batsman not attempting to hit or avoid the ball.



If the ball touches this helmet as it is lying on the ground, five penalty runs are awarded to the batting side. Its for a specific reason

The Helmet is placed 15 yards from the wicketkeeper because if the ball touches the helmet the batting team is awarded 5 extra runs



If the ball hits the helmet, then the batting side gets five runs. So it's five for a direct hit off the bat or a bye - and if the batsmen have run one, then an overthrow at the stunps hits the helmet it's six runs in total I believe.

Answer 2

Wicket Keeper Helmet

Answer 3

The simple answer to this is you keep the helmet at such a place where there is minimum chance of ball hitting because of that happens, runs are awarded to the batting side.

Behind the keeper seems to be the safest place so they place it there

Answer 4

the first answer is spot on but don't forget the wicket keeper himself - he will wear the helmet a lot if standing up close to spin or bravely to pace!

Answer 5

if ball touch with helmet and then not good result for keeper.