Our Cricket Equipment Reviews
There is an untold amount of equipment that a cricketer might need. However, the basic players will at least require a bat, ball, and wicket. For the more advanced or enthusiastic player, cricket shoes, a helmet, leg pads, thigh guards, arm guards, elbow guards, a chest guard, and gloves are worth considering.
Bats
Cricket bats consists of a cane handle with a rubber grip sleave, and a flat-fronted willow-wood blade used by batters to whack the ball and get a six.
Pads
Cricket pads are protective equipment to protect the legs and other delicate areas from the impact of a hard cricket ball travelling at high speed.
Bags
Cricket bags are very common in cricket changing rooms, offering a convenient way to travel with all your cricket equipment.
Ball Machines
A cricket bowling machine allows a batsman to practise to their hearts content or their strike is perfect.
Gloves
Cricket batting gloves covers one or both hands of a batter, providing comfort, protection with an improved grip, and shock absorption.
Helmets
Cricket helmets have been around for a long time. Throughout history, players have protected themselves with scarves and cushioned headgear.
Footwear
Cricket shoes? Cricket spikes? Often cricket players use spiked shoes, similar to track shoes. Sharp metal on the sole of these shoes improves traction while jogging.
Clothes
Looking for some new clothing for your cricket game? Cricket whites, often called flannels, consist of trousers, a shirt, and a jumper.
Balls
Need a new cricket ball? Cricket balls are firm and substantial. The best cricket balls are red, have a cork core wrapped with string and a leather cover sewed on.
Protection
Playing cricket can hurt. Therefore batting gloves, pads, and a helmet are a must, but you also need a thigh guard, arm guards, and a chest protector.
Sunglasses
Sunglasses designed for playing cricket can increase your visibility and ability to catch the ball when needed.
Nets
Looking to practise? If you are a batters or a bowlers practise in cricket nets makes life easier.
Wickets
In cricket, wickets are the most important part of the game. The wickets define winning or loosing.
Scoreboards
Struggling to keep track of the score with your friends? Then maybe it’s time to think about a cricket scoreboard.
Hats and Caps
Cricket caps are a soft, felt cap worn by cricket players of all ages and genders. Cricket hats are designed to keep the sun out of your eyes whilst playing.
Sets
Cricket sets are great for kids and anyone starting out in the sport – they often include a bat, stumps, ball, and bag.
Gifts
Struggling to decide on present for a cricket fan? Think about cricket gift sets which often include cufflinks, sweatshirts, vintage bats, and prints.
Books
Everyone loves a book, and all cricket fans love a cricket book.