A Comparative Examination of Anthropometric Attributes among Male College Cricket and Football Athletes of North Region.

Abstract

  The present study aimed to investigate the differences in anthropometric measures between male college players of cricket and football in the North region. The subjects, aged 18 to 25 years, were assessed for various anthropometric variables. Significant differences were identified between the two groups for the following measures: Standing Height, Sitting Height, Body Weight, Leg Length, Arm Length, Bi-Acromial Diameter, Ankle Diameter, and the Circumference of the Upper Arm and Calf, as well as Skinfold measurements at the Biceps, Triceps, and Calf. However, no significant differences were found regarding Bicondylar Humerus Diameter, Wrist Diameter, Bicondylar Femur Diameter, Forearm Circumference, Thigh Circumference, Subscapular skinfold, and Suprailiac skinfold. The results indicated that cricketers exhibited greater lengths, while footballers demonstrated larger diameters and higher skinfold scores.