Empirical studies examining the relationship between anthropometric measures and kinematics of sport skills, especially cricket, are limited. The purpose of this study was to examine the anthropometric characteristics of elite Malaysian cricket batsmen and their relationship with the kinematics of the players executing the pull shot. Eighteen Malaysian national cricket batsmen from three age groups (seniors, under-19 and under-16) were selected for the study. Anthropometric measures included body composition, stature, body segment (limbs) measures and two physical strength tests. Participants performed the intended stroke against a bowling machine with 15 retroreflective markers attached to their limbs. Their performance was videotaped. Kinematics of the stroke were analysed using Aerial Performance Analysis System. One way ANOVA analysis showed the senior and under-19 players were significantly heavier and greater limb size than the under-16 group. Factorial ANOVA comparing successful.....

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