The Beginner’s Cricket Kit Checklist for Indian Players

Kitting up for the first time? You do not need everything at once. Here is a sensible order to buy, whether you are a parent buying for a child or an adult taking up the game.

The essentials

• Bat — the right size and a comfortable weight (see our bat buying guide). Kashmir willow is perfect to start.
• Batting gloves and pads — fitted to your hand and leg length.
• Helmet — essential the moment you face a hard ball.
• Abdominal guard — small, cheap, non-negotiable.

Next to add

• Thigh guard and inner gloves for comfort and extra protection.
• Kit bag — a duffle or wheelie once you have enough gear to carry.
• Shoes — rubber-sole for hard surfaces, spikes for turf.

Buy a kit, or build it

Starter cricket sets bundle the basics at a better price and are ideal for juniors. As you get more serious, upgrade piece by piece. Either way, buy genuine — a GST invoice and authorised-dealer stock mean you are getting what you paid for.

Start with our cricket range, or come into the shop and we will help you build the right kit for your level.

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