Many times players are seen with new gadgets in cricket matches. Whoop Band was seen in the hands of many players in the World Cup last year. Recently, Tom Kohler-Cadmore has been seen wearing a special device in the IPL team Rajasthan Royals. Tom Kohler is wearing this device around his neck.
We are talking about Q Collar. This gadget protects players from the risk of brain injury. This is not the first time Cadmore has worn the Q Collar. He wore it on 17 August 2023. Even at that time this device had attracted people’s attention. Let us know the special features of this device.
What is Q Collar?
This is a protective device, which reduces the risk of brain injury. Because there are chances of head injury during cricket or other sports. Q Collar keeps the impact of that injury to a minimum. This device has been prepared by Q30 Innovations.
This collar creates slight pressure on the veins of the neck, which increases the blood volume in the skull. This keeps the brain stable and its movement is minimized during injury. Brain injury occurs due to the movement of the brain at the time of injury. This device reduces the chances of brain injury by increasing blood volume.
Can it be used in cricket?
Actually, helmet is a much better tool in cricket. This protects players from injury. That is why we see minimum cases of brain injury. However, there have been some occasions when players have suffered serious injuries during cricket matches.
In such a situation, using this collar is a good option. ICC has made the use of helmet mandatory during cricket matches. However, no rule has been made yet regarding Q Collar. Talking about its price, it comes for $199 (approximately Rs 16,600).