Cricket Equipment Essentials

Gear up with your cricket equipment essentials for a day at bat scoring points and slamming the other team into the ground. Proper cricket equipment helps you play better, feel more comfortable, and protects you from injury during the game. Always choose equipment that fits comfortably unless you want your helmet flying off in the middle of a game.

1. Bats Your bat is the single most important piece of cricket equipment you own. Choose a bat that comes to your thigh when placed upright on the ground. It should feel sturdy and solid in your hand, but if you have trouble lifting it then it's too heavy.
2. Helmet After your bat, your helmet is the second essential piece of cricket equipment you need. While it doesn't improve your game, it keeps you from earning a nasty concussion if a ball comes flying your way. Choose a helmet that fits snuggly without obscuring your vision or digging into your chin. A comfortable cricket helmet fits like it's molded to your head.
3. Gloves Often overlooked, gloves are an important cricket equipment item to have on hand -- quite literally in this case. Find a pair that fits your hand without sliding around but doesn't dig into your skin. Make sure you can grip your bat tightly without it slipping. Slick gloves are a no-go when it comes to proper cricket equipment.
4. Shoes Cricket shoes should fit your feet as snugly as your gloves fit your hand. They shouldn't pinch your toes or rub blisters on your heels, but you shouldn't slide out of them when you run either. Visit a cricket equipment specialty store to ensure you find the best choice for proper cleats for running on slick turf.
5. Padding and clothing Before layering on the rest of your cricket equipment, find a tight-fitting set of pads to cover all those sensitive spots, like your shins. Clothing should fit over top without restricting your movement. Once it's all put together, your outfit completes you and turns you into the ultimate cricket superstar.