~ 240 ~ International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health 2021; 8(6): 240-244 P-ISSN: 2394-1685 E-ISSN: 2394-1693 Impact Factor (ISRA): 5.38 IJPESH 2021; 8(6): 240-244 © 2021 IJPESH www.kheljournal.com Received: 21-09-2021 Accepted: 03-11-2021 Krishnendu Dhar Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, Tripura, India SM Farooque Guest Faculty, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, Tripura, India Suman Kalyan Gogoi Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, Tripura, India Corresponding Author: Krishnendu Dhar Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Tripura University, Tripura, India Somatotype profile of the state level cricketers of Tripura Krishnendu Dhar, SM Farooque and Suman Kalyan Gogoi DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/kheljournal.2021.v8.i6d.3210 Abstract Background of the study: The introduction of Twenty-20 cricket being a shorter version, the physical demand of the game have increased manyfold subjecting players of all body types to strain due to the structure of the game and the distinct roles of batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders-roles usually filled by tall, athletic professional cricket players. Purpose: The aims of the study was to compare the somatotype between State-level cricketers of Tripura with their various specializations. Methods: For the purpose of the study, a total of 60 male cricket players who were selected for the U-19 state camp of Tripura State were chosen as subjects. The age range of the subjects was 16-19 years. The subject has been distributed 20 each for batsmen, bowler and All-rounder. Anthropometric data were collected from the selected players in two different shifts during their practice session. The descriptive statistics and One-way ANCOVA were employed to analyzed the data. Results: The results revealed that the U-19 Batsmen leaned toward an Ectomorphic Mesomorph build, while U-19 Bowlers displayed a Mesomorphic Ectomorph somatotype. All-rounders fell in line with Ectomorphic Mesomorphy. Notably, BMI varied significantly between bowlers and all-rounders, emphasizing distinct physical profiles. Comparing bowlers and all-rounders together revealed marked differences in traits like Mesomorphy and Ectomorphy. However, there were no significant variations in Endomorphy attributes among batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders, indicating similarity in this aspect across player roles. Conclusion: These findings elucidate the nuanced physical distinctions among U-19 cricketers, contributing valuable insights into their somatotype profiles based on specific playing roles. Keywords: BMI, ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph, skinfold Introduction Anthropometry is the measurement of surface dimensions, body weight and height, and dimensions of body segments. The measuring of the human body using certain physical standards is known as a somatotype. The three primary components of the human body - endomorph (fatness), mesomorph (muscularity), and ectomorph (linearity) - and their different contributions to the morphological condition of the body are explored. There is a general consensus that certain physical characteristics are essential for performing at the highest level in a specific sport given the vast diversity of physical structures. Somatotype is the quantification of the human body through some specific physical measurements. It deals with the morphological state of the human physique according to the relative contribution of three fundamental elements; endomorph (fattiness), mesomorph (muscularity), and ectomorph (linearity). With a numerous variety of physical structures, it is a global consideration that specific physical characteristics played an important role in performing at the highest level in a specific sport (Teodor, TÓTH. et al., 2014) [28] . In addition to other criteria like physiological and physical fitness, psychological aspects, abilities, etc., a sportsperson's body composition and somatotype play a considerable impact on their ability to compete in sports (Adhikari et al. 2014) [1] . A person's physical appearance can take on a variety of forms and hues depending on their body composition and the type of muscle mass they have, which is defined as the proportion of fat, water, and muscle in their body.