Question

8. While playing a cricket, why should a batsman wear a helmet?

Answer 1

While playing cricket a batsmen should wear helmet so as to protect him from the fast ball bowled by the bowler. Philip Hughes has died of this reason

Answer 2

The sole reason is to protect the head. If the ball hits the head it may lead to a number of accidents starting from the cracking of the skull to even death. It may also cause brain injuries and memory loss in severe cases.