Question

Why does a cricket player lower his hands while catching a ball

Answer 1

to absorb the shock while catching the ball

(like a shock absorber)


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Answer 2

because in this way he increases the time of catch to reduce the momentum of the ball to zero.
As Force=change in momentum/time
therefore player have to apply a smaller force against the ball to stop it. the ball in turn exert a smaller force on his hand and thus the hands are  not injured..