Effect of Bowling Spells in Cricket on Information Processing of Cognitive Function

Abstract

The aim of the study was to examine the effect of two bowling spells (Four and Eight over) on information processing speed. Twenty (20) male pace bowlers aged 19.55±1.61years were purposively selected and were assessed for processing speed under the conditions of rest (pre-test), immediately after four over (post-test1) and immediately after eight over (post-test2). The data were obtained by computerized neurocognitive test CNS Vital Sign (VS4). The mean score of processing speed in pretest 87.25±9.486, post-test1 91.35±8.659 and post-test2 96.5±8.432. Repeated measure ANOVArevealed that there was signicant effect of both the bowling spells on processing speed of cognitive function. The improvement may be due to the nature of the bowling protocol and attentional approach that is more strategic. From the result of the study, it can be concluded that bowling spells of four and also eight over are benecial for processing speed of cognitive function.