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Re:Why isn't the U.S. better at soccer? by stevekemp on Monday June 08, 2026 @12:31AM (#48441358)
Getting hit in the face/neck by a cricket ball moving at 150mph can cause serious injuries, even death.

For example

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillip_Hughes

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Re:Why isn't the U.S. better at soccer? by sometimes_all on Monday June 08, 2026 @02:18AM (#48441869)
Minor nit: Fastest ever recorded ball bowled was 100 mph. I believe you were thinking 150 kmph.

Also, if we're talking about street/amateur cricket, or even higher-level cricket a couple of levels removed from international, you are rarely going to have rockets hurled at you. Most will be 120 kmph tops.

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