If you’ve ever gone into bat and been hit on the knuckles, you’ll know that even with a pair of gloves on, it can really hurt. Protection for your hands is actually only one of the main purposes of gloves as, all being well, they should help your batting to improve as well. In this […]

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

Is your cricket equipment shopping list growing by the day? In this guide, we explore the best cricket thigh pads for the 2023 season and beyond.  We know, there’s a lot to buy when you’re getting into cricket, or if you have a child who simply loves cricket and has started playing the gentleman’s game.

Many of the top cricket brands originated in the UK. Put on a test match or high-level cricket match and you’re likely to see British brands being represented. Bats, balls, stumps, you name it. In this guide, though, we’re championing the little guy. There are some smaller companies around the UK that are doing some

When you’re buying cricket shoes it is vital that you make the right choice. Nobody wants to wake up the day after a match with blisters and sores because of their poor choice of footwear. Cricket equipment is confusing to buy, but you might assume that cricket shoes are at least a bit more straightforward.

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