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Your Essential Guide to Cricket Equipment

Cricket is a classic game played by many in Sri Lanka. However, it is a game that requires a lot of equipment in addition to skill and practice. This article will help guide you through the essential cricket equipment you will need whether you play cricket with friends, family, with your school or a local cricket club.

So, what will you need in order to play cricket? Well, the equipment you will need include bats, balls, gloves, pads, helmets, special shoes, special bags and body protection gear. If you play for a particular team at your school or at a cricket club, you might also need special attire as well.


Cricket equipment can be found in most sports equipment stores, and specialty cricket stores. Sri Lanka classifieds also offer opportunities for those who wish to purchase cricket equipment. Normally it is cheaper to find most Sri Lanka cricket equipment through classifieds online and in-print, however not always. Be warned that not all cricket equipment needs will be available, nor cheaper purchased using Sri Lankan classifieds. For example, if you are in search of a new cricket bat that has been lightly used, is a good brand and is cheaper than what you would purchase at a Sri Lankan cricket store or sports equipment store, than consider using Sri Lankan classified for your search. If you are new to cricket and realize that you need more than just a bat, consider shopping on the Sri Lankan classifieds because it is common to find full cricket sets available for purchase. You can find specific equipment like balls, pads, helmets and gloves on sale on the Sri Lankan classifieds, however there is the potential that they will be pre-owned, used and there might be a limited selection of sizes, brands and colors for you to choose from.

If the idea of purchasing used cricket equipment bothers you, you can always shop online or in-store at a cricket shop or sports equipment shop. There are several stores throughout Sri Lanka that specialize in selling cricket equipment. Most of them have stores on site but several are starting to provide cricket equipment for sale online. Just shop around and do your research before you make any final purchases and/or decide to settle on one vendor.

So, you are probably wondering what are the things you need to look for when purchasing cricket equipment? Well, this all depends on what item you are purchasing. For example, if you are looking for a bat, look for one with a wide, “sweet spot” flat mid- blade, thick edges, a flat face, a bowed blade with a concave, scalloped profile and a grip-friendly handle. Most traditional bats are made with English willow wood, however, it is possible to find bats made using other materials. The key to finding the right bat is to look at the size, weight and thickness of the sides. It is normally recommended for more experienced cricket players to purchase a medium weight or heavier bat, while a beginner should choose a lighter bat. There are junior sizes available for children.

In regards to cricket balls, you should buy according to your expertise level, why you play the game and your age/gender. For example, if you are an advanced player who is an adolescent or adult male who plays amateur or professional-style matches, consider purchasing a traditional, hand-made leather English style ball either in a Male or Senior size. If you are a beginner or a casual player, consider purchasing a tennis-style cricket ball, vinyl/plastic or lower grade leather ball. Cricket balls come in the following sizes: Junior, Male, Female, and Senior. Junior and Female sizes tend to be the smallest sizes, which are ideal for beginners, children, women players or smaller-sized adults. In contrast Male and Senior sized balls are larger and tend to be heavier, therefore are recommended for very strong advanced players, larger-sized players, men, older players or those who play professional-style cricket matches. It might be advisable for those who play cricket to have two, or maybe even four types of balls-two lower-quality balls for practice and two traditional leather ones for matches. The reason why is because if you ever have your heart on becoming a professional cricketer or you want to get serious about the game, you might want to have a ball appropriate for practicing important match techniques at home as well as some proper balls for matches that you have with your local cricket club, friends, family or school.

Most batters prefer to use gloves, however if you play the occasional game of cricket this might not be necessary. The reason why you might want to consider buying a set of gloves are to protect your hands during play, increase your grip upon the bat, and also to improve shock absorption. Gloves come in the following sizes: youth, mens and womens. Batters also tend to use pads specially designed for the legs-these are a good idea to invest in if you play a lot of cricket and you want to protect your legs/knees when you touch the ground. Batters pads come in the following sizes: youth, boys, mens and womens. If you play cricket on a regular basis and/or on a team, you might want to consider investing in a helmet. Helmets come in various sizes, normally in mens/youth sizes. Helmets can be expensive, however the price is worth it if you want to protect your head while playing cricket.

If you play cricket a lot, you might also want to consider purchasing other protective gear to wear under your clothing like chest guards, thigh guards and other body guards. You might also want to consider purchasing proper cricket shoes, which can help reduce injury and help improve your movements during the game. To carry your new gear, you might want to consider purchasing a bag. Most cricket supplies stores and/or sport stores carry cricket gear bags, however you can also find them in Sri Lankan classified ads. Most cricket starter kits do include a gear bag, which might be something to consider. Many cricket equipment kits can be found on the Sri Lankan classified both online and in print.

So hopefully this article has helped advise you on what cricket equipment you will need or might need. Before you buy any cricket equipment, please be sure to do your research. Compare brands, prices, and the offerings of various retailers before you shop. Please also consider whether or not used cricket equipment might be better for you economically and for your match needs rather than brand new. When selecting which equipment pieces to purchase, you need to consider your skills and ability as a cricket player, how often you play and why you play. This is important because you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a really good bat and/or ball that you will only use once or twice a year, or too little for equipment you will use on a daily basis. Purchasing pragmatic, durable cricket equipment suitable for your needs, skills and level of interest in the game will be important as you advance.

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