Batting Gloves and Pads: A Guide to Cricket Protection
Good protective gear does two jobs: it keeps you safe, and — because you are not flinching — it lets you play freely. Here is how to choose the essentials.
Batting gloves
Look for a snug fit with a little room at the fingertips, sweat-wicking palm material, and good padding across the fingers and thumb (the parts that take the knocks). Try them with your bat grip on; the glove should let you wrap your fingers naturally. Left-hand and right-hand batters need the correct pair.
Batting pads (leg guards)
Pads should cover from just above the boot to above the knee roll without restricting your running. Lightweight high-density foam models protect well while staying light; check that the straps sit comfortably and do not dig in. Junior sizes matter — a pad that is too long slows a young player down.
Don’t skip the extras
- Thigh guard / inner thigh pad — cheap insurance against a very common bruise.
- Abdominal guard — non-negotiable for leather-ball cricket.
- Helmet — a properly fitted helmet with a fixed grille is essential against a hard ball, at every level.
Fit beats brand
The best gear is the gear that fits you. Come in and try it on, or message us your measurements and we will help you pick. Explore cricket protection and gear to get kitted out.