Ben Jacklin

Did you know that 85 to 90 percent of people are right-handed? In cricket, though, for some reason there is a much more even split, and batting and bowling can even be different for players. Some will bowl left-handed and bat right-handed, or vice versa.  Finding the best right handed cricket gloves is essential for […]

If you’ve ever worn pads that don’t offer you enough protection and felt the force of a cricket ball hitting your shins, you will know that it is worth investing in the right pads. However, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get some quality cricket pads, and there are options out there from

If you’ve worn cricket pads before you will know that they can be really cumbersome. Some designs feel like you are heading to the crease wearing sandbags around your legs. Historically, this has been required as it was really the only way to get the sort of durability you need. If it is a choice

For those who know cricket and who have spent time batting, it is clear why there is a need for left-handed or right-handed cricket batting pads. If you’re new to the sport and buying the equipment for the first time it can actually be a little confusing. Why do leg pads need to be tailored

Cricket gloves are just one part of the huge equipment list for batters when starting to play cricket. It can be intimidating and it can be costly, but fortunately gloves don’t have to cost the earth, and you can find quality cricket gloves that perfectly suit left-handed players. In this guide, we’re exploring some of

Cricket can be a really expensive hobby, and parents of young cricketers know this all too well, partially because of the fact that they are constantly outgrowing their equipment. Cricket bats come in a variety of different sizes, and children may need a new bat every year or two as their bodies grow. A lot

For a lot of us adult cricketers, and even professional cricketers, some of the earliest memories of playing date back to days in the garden hitting a ball around, perfecting our bowling technique, or just having a laugh pretending to be our favourite professionals. Back in the day, a “cricket set” may have been more

Has your kid finally developed an interest in cricket? Whether you’ve spent years trying to get them interested in cricket or they’ve discovered the T20 or test cricket on their own and think it looks like fun, it is a perfect opportunity to nurture your child’s interests and hobbies. Luckily, you don’t have to go

Cricket equipment is rarely cheap, and as a batter you have even more to spend your money on. You’ll want to make sure you have a decent level of cricket equipment that can help you to play your shots confidently when the weekend comes around.  Discount batting gloves may be a way to avoid some

If your child has shown an interest in cricket then one of the best ways to support their new hobby is to buy the best cricket set for children to put on a game together.  There is so much cricketing equipment on the market. If you are looking to buy some cricket gear for a