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Strategic Injury Prevention in Cricket: A Periodised Strength and Conditioning Approach

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Himmat Singh

Punjab Cricket Association, India (IN)

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DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2025.1408000130

Subject Category: Cricket / Team Sports Performance

Volume/Issue: 14/8 | Page No: 1004-1018

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Submitted: 2025-09-13

Published: 2025-09-13

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