The England and Wales Cricket Board actually recommends a helmet with a faceguard is worn by anybody up to the age of 18 batting against a cricket ball. Even if you're not batting against fast ...

Australian cricketers will have to wear neck protectors on helmets when facing fast ... when playing at home or in international cricket overseas or face sanctions under rules to be introduced ...

Protecting your head is something that should be taken very seriously. The England and Wales Cricket Board actually recommends a helmet with a faceguard is worn by anybody up to the age of 18 batting ...