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5 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
'When Phil Hughes Got Hit...': England Great, Who Brought 'Motorcycle Helmet To Cricket
Safety equipment in cricket have seen a generational shift in standards since Dennis Amiss wore a motorcycle helmet against the fearsome fast bowlers of 1970s, but the pioneering former England opener understands that rare fatalities such as the tragic death of Australian Phillip Hughes cannot be ruled out entirely. Amiss reshaped the game forever by wearing a rather heavy motorcycle helmet with a polycarbonate visor in the World Series Cricket staged between 1977 and 1979 in Australia. Some of the best fast bowlers of the time such as Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thompson, Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Colin Croft and Imran Khan played in the WSC. "People would say that because you were the first person to take a helmet. I went to the WSC. There were 19 fast bowlers who could bowl at 90 miles an hour. Having faced Lillie and Thompson two years previously, knowing the difficulties they gave us, I thought the head is so important," Amiss told PTI. "If you get hit, there's serious consequences. As we saw with Philip Hughes, when he got hit on that vein there and died on the pitch, which was a terrible situation. So, I thought helmets would help. So, I took a motorcycle helmet with a polycarbonate visor to WSC," said Amiss. Amiss, who played 50 Tests and is the first batter to score a hundred in ODIs, was expectedly sledged initially. "I got a lot of stick for it. Hey, Amos, where's your motorbike? But David Hooks got his jaw broken in one match. He was sipping through a straw for six weeks. He said, can I borrow your helmet? I've got to play Andy Roberts. He did. "The first ball he faced bounced straight at his head, and he hooked it for six, which was a great moment. I was watching it and Richie Benaud said that was the defining moment in cricket. This chap's been sipping through a straw for six weeks, having had his jaw broken. "He's got the same bowler, the same ground, pacy wicket, he's hooked it for six out of the ground," said the 82-year-old. You can never be 100% sure about player safety Hughes' untimely death resulted in the ICC bringing in several changes to improve player safety including the introduction of a concussion substitute in Test cricket. Amiss feels the authorities have done a decent job in protecting cricketers but the incident involving Hughes shows that the danger will always lurk around. "If you do put more protective material in, you're going to make it heavier. But it's much lighter now than it ever was before. And it was very heavy and very hot. "I played in Madura (in New South Wales), I think it was. It was humid and hot. I batted all morning against the Aussies, and I nearly passed out. So that was the first one, which was heavy and hot. But then we put in the metal bars, and made it a bit lighter. "I don't think you can be 100% there, but I think we've done a pretty good job in protecting people. I mean, Philip Hughes was very, very unlucky," said Amiss. Bedi saved my Test career Amiss was struggling against the Indian spin trio of Bishan Singh Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna and BS Chandrasekhar in the 1972 series, particularly against the mercurial leg-spinner from Bangalore. With England due to tour Pakistan after the India series, Amiss had to do better his game against spin. That was when his friend at Northamptonshire, Bedi, came to his rescue. "I was left out of the side after two or three Test matches. I wasn't playing particularly well, especially against Mr. Chandrasekhar, who kept getting me out. And we were going to Pakistan afterwards, so I had to get some cricket. "But I couldn't practice because the practice wickets were in the middle where the Test was being played. Bishan came in and had a chat because he was playing county cricket for Northants. "He said, Dennis, why you're not scoring runs. I said, I've got to practice and I can't. We're going to Pakistan and there's not much time. He said, leave it with me. He came back and said, you've got a net. I fixed it." Amiss recalled that Bedi, apart from himself, made both Prasanna and S Venkataraghavan bowl at him. "He said, let the boys go back in the coach (bus) to the hotel. You stay behind. We'll have an hour's practice. I will bowl at you. Prasanna and Venkat will bowl at you, but no Chandrasekhar because he's got the sign over you. And those chaps, they simulated a match about bat and pad. "Mr. Eknath Solkar was such a fine, close fielder, wasn't he? We simulated a match and they would say, that's out or that's not out. That hour was just so important to my career." All those had a bright effect on Amiss' batting during the 1972-73 tour to Pakistan. The three-Test series ended in a 0-0 draw, but Amiss topped the run chart with 406 runs averaging 81 with two hundreds. "It not only got me in a better frame of mind, but I think it probably saved my career because I might not have gone and been in the side in Pakistan straight away. "But I was able to, after that, scored two 100s and a 99 in the next three Test matches in Pakistan because of what Bishan did in that last Test match, which was just unbelievable. That a player on the opposition side should come and help so much," said Amiss.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Phillip Hughes incident shows we can't be 100% sure, says Dennis Amiss, who brought 'motorcycle' helmet to cricket
Safety equipment in cricket have seen a generational shift in standards since Dennis Amiss wore a motorcycle helmet against the fearsome fast bowlers of 1970s, but the pioneering former England opener understands that rare fatalities such as the tragic death of Australian Phillip Hughes cannot be ruled out entirely. Amiss reshaped the game forever by wearing a rather heavy motorcycle helmet with a polycarbonate visor in the World Series Cricket staged between 1977 and 1979 in Australia. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Cybersecurity Healthcare Design Thinking Data Science MCA MBA CXO Management Finance healthcare Leadership Degree Project Management Public Policy PGDM Data Analytics Data Science Technology others Operations Management Artificial Intelligence Digital Marketing Others Product Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months MIT xPRO CERT-MIT xPRO PGC in Cybersecurity Starts on undefined Get Details Some of the best fast bowlers of the time such as Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thompson, Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Colin Croft and Imran Khan played in the WSC. "People would say that because you were the first person to take a helmet. I went to the WSC. There were 19 fast bowlers who could bowl at 90 miles an hour. Having faced Lillie and Thompson two years previously, knowing the difficulties they gave us, I thought the head is so important," Amiss told PTI. "If you get hit, there's serious consequences. As we saw with Philip Hughes, when he got hit on that vein there and died on the pitch, which was a terrible situation. So, I thought helmets would help. So, I took a motorcycle helmet with a polycarbonate visor to WSC," said Amiss. Live Events Amiss, who played 50 Tests and is the first batter to score a hundred in ODIs, was expectedly sledged initially. "I got a lot of stick for it. Hey, Amos, where's your motorbike? But David Hookes got his jaw broken in one match. He was sipping through a straw for six weeks. He said, can I borrow your helmet? I've got to play Andy Roberts. He did. "The first ball he faced bounced straight at his head, and he hooked it for six, which was a great moment. I was watching it and Richie Benaud said that was the defining moment in cricket. This chap's been sipping through a straw for six weeks, having had his jaw broken. "He's got the same bowler, the same ground, pacy wicket, he's hooked it for six out of the ground," said the 82-year-old. You can never be 100% sure about player safety Hughes' untimely death resulted in the ICC bringing in several changes to improve player safety including the introduction of a concussion substitute in Test cricket. Amiss feels the authorities have done a decent job in protecting cricketers but the incident involving Hughes shows that the danger will always lurk around. "If you do put more protective material in, you're going to make it heavier. But it's much lighter now than it ever was before. And it was very heavy and very hot. "I played in Madura (in New South Wales), I think it was. It was humid and hot. I batted all morning against the Aussies, and I nearly passed out. So that was the first one, which was heavy and hot. But then we put in the metal bars, and made it a bit lighter. "I don't think you can be 100% there, but I think we've done a pretty good job in protecting people. I mean, Philip Hughes was very, very unlucky," said Amiss. Bedi saved my Test career Amiss was struggling against the Indian spin trio of Bishan Singh Bedi , Erapalli Prasanna and BS Chandrasekhar in the 1972 series, particularly against the mercurial leg-spinner from Bangalore. With England due to tour Pakistan after the India series, Amiss had to do better his game against spin. That was when his friend at Northamptonshire, Bedi, came to his rescue. "I was left out of the side after two or three Test matches. I wasn't playing particularly well, especially against Mr. Chandrasekhar, who kept getting me out. And we were going to Pakistan afterwards, so I had to get some cricket. "But I couldn't practice because the practice wickets were in the middle where the Test was being played. Bishan came in and had a chat because he was playing county cricket for Northants. "He said, Dennis, why you're not scoring runs. I said, I've got to practice and I can't. We're going to Pakistan and there's not much time. He said, leave it with me. He came back and said, you've got a net. I fixed it." Amiss recalled that Bedi, apart from himself, made both Prasanna and S Venkataraghavan bowl at him. "He said, let the boys go back in the coach (bus) to the hotel. You stay behind. We'll have an hour's practice. I will bowl at you. Prasanna and Venkat will bowl at you, but no Chandrasekhar because he's got the sign over you. And those chaps, they simulated a match about bat and pad. "Mr. Eknath Solkar was such a fine, close fielder, wasn't he? We simulated a match and they would say, that's out or that's not out. That hour was just so important to my career." All those had a bright effect on Amiss' batting during the 1972-73 tour to Pakistan. The three-Test series ended in a 0-0 draw, but Amiss topped the run chart with 406 runs averaging 81 with two hundreds. "It not only got me in a better frame of mind, but I think it probably saved my career because I might not have gone and been in the side in Pakistan straight away. "But I was able to, after that, scored two 100s and a 99 in the next three Test matches in Pakistan because of what Bishan did in that last Test match, which was just unbelievable. That a player on the opposition side should come and help so much," said Amiss. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Mint
5 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Hughes incident shows we can't be 100 %: says Amiss, who brought ‘motorcycle' helmet to cricket
Manchester, Jul 20 (PTI) Safety equipment in cricket have seen a generational shift in standards since Dennis Amiss wore a motorcycle helmet against the fearsome fast bowlers of 1970s, but the pioneering former England opener understands that rare fatalities such as the tragic death of Australian Phillip Hughes cannot be ruled out entirely. Amiss reshaped the game forever by wearing a rather heavy motorcycle helmet with a polycarbonate visor in the World Series Cricket staged between 1977 and 1979 in Australia. Some of the best fast bowlers of the time such as Dennis Lillee, Jeff Thompson, Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Colin Croft and Imran Khan played in the WSC. 'People would say that because you were the first person to take a helmet. I went to the WSC. There were 19 fast bowlers who could bowl at 90 miles an hour. Having faced Lillie and Thompson two years previously, knowing the difficulties they gave us, I thought the head is so important,' Amiss told PTI. 'If you get hit, there's serious consequences. As we saw with Philip Hughes, when he got hit on that vein there and died on the pitch, which was a terrible situation. So, I thought helmets would help. So, I took a motorcycle helmet with a polycarbonate visor to WSC,' said Amiss. Amiss, who played 50 Tests and is the first batter to score a hundred in ODIs, was expectedly sledged initially. 'I got a lot of stick for it. Hey, Amos, where's your motorbike? But David Hooks got his jaw broken in one match. He was sipping through a straw for six weeks. He said, can I borrow your helmet? I've got to play Andy Roberts. He did. 'The first ball he faced bounced straight at his head, and he hooked it for six, which was a great moment. I was watching it and Richie Benaud said that was the defining moment in cricket. This chap's been sipping through a straw for six weeks, having had his jaw broken. 'He's got the same bowler, the same ground, pacy wicket, he's hooked it for six out of the ground,' said the 82-year-old. You can never be 100% sure about player safety ===================================== Hughes' untimely death resulted in the ICC bringing in several changes to improve player safety including the introduction of a concussion substitute in Test cricket. Amiss feels the authorities have done a decent job in protecting cricketers but the incident involving Hughes shows that the danger will always lurk around. 'If you do put more protective material in, you're going to make it heavier. But it's much lighter now than it ever was before. And it was very heavy and very hot. 'I played in Madura (in New South Wales), I think it was. It was humid and hot. I batted all morning against the Aussies, and I nearly passed out. So that was the first one, which was heavy and hot. But then we put in the metal bars, and made it a bit lighter. 'I don't think you can be 100% there, but I think we've done a pretty good job in protecting people. I mean, Philip Hughes was very, very unlucky,' said Amiss. Bedi saved my Test career Amiss was struggling against the Indian spin trio of Bishan Singh Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna and BS Chandrasekhar in the 1972 series, particularly against the mercurial leg-spinner from Bangalore. With England due to tour Pakistan after the India series, Amiss had to do better his game against spin. That was when his friend at Northamptonshire, Bedi, came to his rescue. 'I was left out of the side after two or three Test matches. I wasn't playing particularly well, especially against Mr. Chandrasekhar, who kept getting me out. And we were going to Pakistan afterwards, so I had to get some cricket. 'But I couldn't practice because the practice wickets were in the middle where the Test was being played. Bishan came in and had a chat because he was playing county cricket for Northants. 'He said, Dennis, why you're not scoring runs. I said, I've got to practice and I can't. We're going to Pakistan and there's not much time. He said, leave it with me. He came back and said, you've got a net. I fixed it.' Amiss recalled that Bedi, apart from himself, made both Prasanna and S Venkataraghavan bowl at him. 'He said, let the boys go back in the coach (bus) to the hotel. You stay behind. We'll have an hour's practice. I will bowl at you. Prasanna and Venkat will bowl at you, but no Chandrasekhar because he's got the sign over you. And those chaps, they simulated a match about bat and 'Mr. Eknath Solkar was such a fine, close fielder, wasn't he? We simulated a match and they would say, that's out or that's not out. That hour was just so important to my career.' All those had a bright effect on Amiss' batting during the 1972-73 tour to Pakistan. The three-Test series ended in a 0-0 draw, but Amiss topped the run chart with 406 runs averaging 81 with two hundreds. 'It not only got me in a better frame of mind, but I think it probably saved my career because I might not have gone and been in the side in Pakistan straight away. 'But I was able to, after that, scored two 100s and a 99 in the next three Test matches in Pakistan because of what Bishan did in that last Test match, which was just unbelievable. That a player on the opposition side should come and help so much,' said Amiss.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Ministry of Textiles engages experts to survey Uppada Jamdani saree weaving, aims to support handloom weavers in Andhra Pradesh
The Ministry of Textiles has engaged experts from the South Zone Weavers' Service Centre (WSC), Chennai, to conduct a fresh survey on the condition of Uppada Jamdani saree weaving and the socio-economic status of handloom weavers on the Uppada coast in Kakinada district. The Uppada Jamdani technique, registered under the Geographical Indications (GI) Registry in 2009, restricts production to the Uppada region. Noted for its double-sided motifs, the craft relies on the dexterity of young girls, whose sharp eyesight enables precise movement of yarn across warp and weft. In a release, Kakinada MP Tangella Uday Srinivas said: 'Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh has been briefed about the Uppada Jamdani craft. He has directed WSC-Chennai to assess the challenges faced by the weavers and other stakeholders.' Design & Development Focus 'The State has proposed ₹12 crore assistance under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), with ₹3 crore in matching funds. Mr. Giriraj Singh has assured support from the Centre after the WSC submits its report,' said Mr. Uday Srinivas. NHDP (2022–26) aims to strengthen the handloom sector through design innovation, raw material subsidies, and better market access. In Uppada, nearly 80% of weavers are women from the fishing community. Many traditional weavers have shifted roles to become master weavers, investing in Jamdani saree production. Cooperative Collapse The lone handloom cooperative in Uppada has halted saree production, citing a lack of active weavers. By 2022, only one weaver remained with the society. Currently, no Jamdani saree designer resides within the GI region, forcing master weavers to depend on local fisherfolk for motifs. The craft was earlier revived in the late 1980s by WSC-Vijayawada. 'Over 700 people involved in weaving will benefit if the Centre extends NHDP aid,' said Mr. Uday Srinivas. The future of the craft and its artisan community now hinges on the WSC's recommendations. From 2019 to 2024, the Andhra Pradesh government provided ₹24,000 annually to each handloom family operating a loom.
Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Rs10bn for new water pipeline in DHA
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a high-level provincial cabinet meeting at the CM House on Monday, where a series of transformative development projects aimed at tackling Karachi's water crisis, strengthening the agriculture sector, promoting industrial growth, and enhancing regional connectivity were approved. The cabinet deliberated on a 52-point agenda and approved most items with implementation strategies. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers, advisors, special assistants, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, and senior officials from concerned departments. Rs10.56b interest-free loan for water supply to DHA To address the acute water shortage in Karachi-particularly in DHA, which currently receives only 4-5 MGD-the cabinet approved an interest-free loan of Rs10.56 billion for the Water and Sewerage Corporation. The scheme includes laying a 36km dedicated pipeline from Dumlottee to DHA, alongside construction of a pumping station, forebay, and filtration plant. Originally approved by the WSC board in February 2025, CM Murad directed its completion within 11 months to meet the growing city population's sustainable water needs. Major overhaul of agricultural income tax rules The cabinet approved the Sindh Agricultural Income Tax Rules 2025, introducing structured registration, e-filing, and record-keeping protocols. Landowners will be required to register with the Sindh Revenue Board via Form AIT-01 and file returns using AIT-03 along with payment proof. Records must be maintained in Urdu, Sindhi, or English. Provisions allow for carrying forward losses due to natural disasters. A sub-committee comprising ministers for agriculture, law, and works has been tasked with finalizing the draft. E-Stamp Rule Amendments In a step toward digital governance, the cabinet approved amendments to the Sindh E-Stamp Rules 2020, eliminating the need for physical stamp paper in areas with electronic registration systems. The digital system is already operational in 51 registrar offices, expediting property transactions through electronic stamp verification and integrated e-registration. Flood Relief Emergency flood aid allocation was raised from Rs21.56bn to Rs27.67bn, benefiting 151,147 verified farmers affected by the 2022 floods. While disbursements have been made in three phases, Rs6.1bn is earmarked for remaining cases. An additional Rs2.37bn in savings will be utilized under the Benazir Hari Card to support agriculture. Benazir Hari Card The cabinet allowed the Agriculture Department to sign an MoU with Sindh Bank for the rollout of the Benazir Hari Card, which offers farmers: subsidies on agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizer, pesticides); soft-term agricultural loans; financial assistance in natural disasters; priority access to solar tube wells and crop insurance. As of now, 237,125 farmers have registered, with 88,871 verified and cleared for next steps. A Vision for Sustainable Progress Reaffirming his government's commitment to inclusive and sustainable development, CM Murad said the newly approved projects form the foundation for long-term socio-economic stability. He directed all departments to ensure transparency, inter-departmental coordination, and timely execution. "These wide-ranging decisions reflect the Sindh government's strategic approach of linking infrastructure development with social equity and economic opportunity," he said.
