Chapple needs 55 runs to reach 7,000 first-class runs for Lancashire

Lancashire captain Glen Chapple has admitted he may limit the number of one-day games he plays this summer in order to avoid injury.

The Skipton-born all-rounder, 37, is currently preparing for his 20th season as a professional cricketer.

"The way the schedule is it's impossible to play every game," Chapple told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"But the body's holding up well at the moment and I'm not noticing any nasty symptoms with age or anything."

Chapple, who was appointed captain for the start of the 2009 season, believes it is important not to overstretch any player in a bid to avoid fatigue and injury.

Medical research proves that injuries are more susceptible at certain times Lancashire captain Glen Chapple

"We want people to be fit for the full season and to play as many days cricket as they possibly can," he said.

"If that means missing one game in order to rest, it's only done to be on the park more often than not.

"It is frustrating at times when you feel fresh, but medical research proves that injuries are more susceptible at certain times so we've got to take advice on that."

Chapple made his Lancashire debut in 1992 and four years later starred as the county won the NatWest Trophy, taking 6-18 to skittle Essex for 57 in the final at Lord's.

His only international recognition came in a one-day international against Ireland, in Belfast, in June 2006.

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