Inside the hidden health dangers of being a cricket umpire and how they are saving their own lives

Inside the hidden health dangers of being a cricket umpire and how they are saving their own lives

EXCLUSIVE BY JOE BERNSTEIN: It's not just Joe Root and the players who are fighting fit for the new domestic cricket season which begins on Friday.

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Sir Jimmy Anderson! England cricket legend to be knighted in Rishi Sunak's honours list

Sir Jimmy Anderson! England cricket legend to be knighted in Rishi Sunak's honours list

England legend James Anderson set to be knighted for services to cricket

England legend James Anderson set to be knighted for services to cricket

James Anderson to receive knighthood as England cricket icon's career recognised

James Anderson to receive knighthood as England cricket icon's career recognised

England ODI captain Harry Brook snubbing over £1MILLION to play for his country due to little known rule

England ODI captain Harry Brook snubbing over £1MILLION to play for his country due to little known rule

Harry Brook makes England promise as new captain gives up £550k payday

Harry Brook makes England promise as new captain gives up £550k payday

England sent Ben Stokes succession plan as legend shares Harry Brook fear

England sent Ben Stokes succession plan as legend shares Harry Brook fear

Australia cricket star retires aged 27 - 'I don't want to risk more damage to my brain'

Australia cricket star retires aged 27 - 'I don't want to risk more damage to my brain'

Ex-Australia cricketer retires aged 27 as concussions make walking a struggle

Ex-Australia cricketer retires aged 27 as concussions make walking a struggle

Harry Brook named England white-ball captain after Ben Stokes concerns

Harry Brook named England white-ball captain after Ben Stokes concerns

Harry Brook named England white-ball captain

Harry Brook named England white-ball captain

England name new ODI and T20 captain as Ben Stokes decision made

England name new ODI and T20 captain as Ben Stokes decision made

England warned of making selfish Ben Stokes decision as new T20 captain decided

England warned of making selfish Ben Stokes decision as new T20 captain decided

England star dropped in ten-second phone call - "I know what’s going on here"

England star dropped in ten-second phone call - "I know what’s going on here"

Cricket legend Jimmy Anderson, 42, set to line up with iconic England team-mate’s son despite 26-YEAR age gap

Cricket legend Jimmy Anderson, 42, set to line up with iconic England team-mate’s son despite 26-YEAR age gap

Tragic Shane Warne had three powerful sex drugs in Thai hotel room where mourned cricket legend had heart attack

Tragic Shane Warne had three powerful sex drugs in Thai hotel room where mourned cricket legend had heart attack

Charlotte Edwards confirmed as new England Women head coach

Charlotte Edwards confirmed as new England Women head coach

England cricket team-mates welcome new baby boy with adorable photo

England cricket team-mates welcome new baby boy with adorable photo

Peter Lever dead at 84 as tributes pour in for England's Ashes-winning hero

Peter Lever dead at 84 as tributes pour in for England's Ashes-winning hero

Iconic 42,000-seater cricket stadium set to be demolished after 130 years

Iconic 42,000-seater cricket stadium set to be demolished after 130 years

Key Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli decisions made ahead of England Test series

Key Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli decisions made ahead of England Test series

Fresh mystery over Shane Warne’s death after ‘sex item was removed from villa’

Fresh mystery over Shane Warne’s death after ‘sex item was removed from villa’

England bowler who wanted to quit cricket after almost killing rival sadly dies

England bowler who wanted to quit cricket after almost killing rival sadly dies

Thai police officer alleges Shane Warne death 'cover up' after marathon orgy in last hours

Thai police officer alleges Shane Warne death 'cover up' after marathon orgy in last hours

Peter Lever dead aged 84: Former England cricket star passes away after losing battle with illness

Peter Lever dead aged 84: Former England cricket star passes away after losing battle with illness

Cricket fans fume as iconic Ashes stadium set to be demolished

Cricket fans fume as iconic Ashes stadium set to be demolished

Iconic 42,000 capacity stadium where England have lost seven of nine matches played there to be demolished

Iconic 42,000 capacity stadium where England have lost seven of nine matches played there to be demolished

Tamim Iqbal health update after cricket legend put on life support after heart attack

Tamim Iqbal health update after cricket legend put on life support after heart attack

Tamim Iqbal: Former Bangladesh cricket captain rushed to hospital after suffering heart attack during match

Tamim Iqbal: Former Bangladesh cricket captain rushed to hospital after suffering heart attack during match

Cricket legend Tamim Iqbal, 36, on life support after heart attack during match

Cricket legend Tamim Iqbal, 36, on life support after heart attack during match

Former Essex cricketer Tamim Iqbal fighting for his life after heart attack on field

Former Essex cricketer Tamim Iqbal fighting for his life after heart attack on field

Former Essex cricket star and Bangladesh captain, 36, on life support in hospital after heart attack on field

Former Essex cricket star and Bangladesh captain, 36, on life support in hospital after heart attack on field

Inside incredible £500m plans for England’s first INDOOR cricket stadium that could change Test history

Inside incredible £500m plans for England’s first INDOOR cricket stadium that could change Test history

Dan Worrall: Australia-born Surrey star gives verdict on potential England call before Ashes

Dan Worrall: Australia-born Surrey star gives verdict on potential England call before Ashes

Jon Lewis leaves role as England Women head coach after disastrous Ashes tour

Jon Lewis leaves role as England Women head coach after disastrous Ashes tour

I’m a former England cricket star who turned to cage fighting after losing my brother, best mate and all my money

I’m a former England cricket star who turned to cage fighting after losing my brother, best mate and all my money

Moeen Ali says ‘terrible’ rule changes have ‘killed’ ODI cricket

Moeen Ali says ‘terrible’ rule changes have ‘killed’ ODI cricket

England and Australia in historic plan to mark 150th anniversary of Test Cricket

England and Australia in historic plan to mark 150th anniversary of Test Cricket

Tributes paid after death of 'legendary' cricket scorer who didn't miss single match in 40 years

Tributes paid after death of 'legendary' cricket scorer who didn't miss single match in 40 years

'World's best stadium' has a 5 star hotel, beautiful cathedral and a river

'World's best stadium' has a 5 star hotel, beautiful cathedral and a river

The Hundred Draft: Jimmy Anderson and Rocky Flintoff learn fate as Australia icon signed

The Hundred Draft: Jimmy Anderson and Rocky Flintoff learn fate as Australia icon signed

Ten England players told their position is up for grabs as nightmare continues - EXCLUSIVE

Ten England players told their position is up for grabs as nightmare continues - EXCLUSIVE

England cricket star faces two-year IPL ban and releases lengthy statement

England cricket star faces two-year IPL ban and releases lengthy statement

Ex-Pakistan star takes swipe at India’s Champions Trophy win

Ex-Pakistan star takes swipe at India’s Champions Trophy win

India hold nerve to win Champions Trophy after beating New Zealand in final

India hold nerve to win Champions Trophy after beating New Zealand in final

Ben Stokes in frame for next England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy blow-out

Ben Stokes in frame for next England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy blow-out

Harry Brook could face two-year IPL ban after withdrawal amid England captaincy link

Harry Brook could face two-year IPL ban after withdrawal amid England captaincy link

Iconic UK stadium to have famous feature torn down as part of major overhaul due for completion THIS MONTH

Iconic UK stadium to have famous feature torn down as part of major overhaul due for completion THIS MONTH

Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Australia make semi-final exit from Champions Trophy

Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Australia make semi-final exit from Champions Trophy

India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final against South Africa or New Zealand

India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final against South Africa or New Zealand

India cricket team set bizarre 16384/1 world record ahead of Australia clash in Champions Trophy

India cricket team set bizarre 16384/1 world record ahead of Australia clash in Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy 2025: Semi-final fixtures, results and how to watch

Champions Trophy 2025: Semi-final fixtures, results and how to watch

England were woeful at the Champions Trophy – now Brendon McCullum faces a huge decision

England were woeful at the Champions Trophy – now Brendon McCullum faces a huge decision

England cricket icon Jimmy Anderson enters Hundred draft at 42 in bid to extend career

England cricket icon Jimmy Anderson enters Hundred draft at 42 in bid to extend career

Cricket legend Jimmy Anderson enters Hundred draft aged 42 despite double snub

Cricket legend Jimmy Anderson enters Hundred draft aged 42 despite double snub

Champions Trophy 2025: Semi-final fixtures, results and final group-stage standings

Champions Trophy 2025: Semi-final fixtures, results and final group-stage standings

Michael Atherton highlights ‘problem’ with ‘obvious candidate’ for England white-ball captaincy

Michael Atherton highlights ‘problem’ with ‘obvious candidate’ for England white-ball captaincy

England cricket icon says wife was left 'suicidal' over Azeem Rafiq racism storm

England cricket icon says wife was left 'suicidal' over Azeem Rafiq racism storm

Champions Trophy: England thrashed by South Africa in miserable end to Jos Buttler reign

Champions Trophy: England thrashed by South Africa in miserable end to Jos Buttler reign

Jos Buttler steps down as England captain and reveals if he will continue playing

Jos Buttler steps down as England captain and reveals if he will continue playing

Jos Buttler stands down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit

Jos Buttler stands down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit