The Effect of age on the performance of teenage male cricket players in regional India

Authors

  • Ananth Uday Nayak Shaista Baljee
  • Lumiere Education
  • Khoi Vo Mentor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v13i1.6030

Keywords:

Sports, Statistics, Chi-square, Cricket, India

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of age on teenage male cricket players in regional India. Age is a significant predictor of outcomes in athletes. It has been previously studied in the sport of cricket, but hasn’t been researched in India. The study aimed to examine the age of the teenage male cricket players and whether they are willing to go professional in the future. A Survey was conducted to collect the data related to age and desire to go professional. A chi-square test was used to compare the data at various age categories with the hypothesis that the ages 17 years -18 years will have a higher desire of playing a higher level including professional compared to their juniors. The research was based on data of male cricket players between the age of 15 years to 18 years. These age groups were chosen because they are the most promising age category the selectors look at for building a balanced team for the future.  

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Published

02-29-2024

How to Cite

Uday Nayak, A., Lumiere Education, & Vo, K. (2024). The Effect of age on the performance of teenage male cricket players in regional India. Journal of Student Research, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v13i1.6030

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HS Research Articles