Cricket is a popular team sport that just about anyone can play, but does require more equipment than other sports. As a beginner, finding the best cricket equipment sizing can be confusing but it’s important to get the right fit so your gear allows you to perform at your best.
Different factors go into determining what cricket gear sizes are best for each player, including age, height, strength and skill level. Having ill-fitting cricket gear can hinder performance on the field and be uncomfortable to use, so getting your size spot on is crucial.
Cricket Bat Sizes
Finding the right cricket bat size for you is vital, particularly for young players who may be coming to terms with the size and weight of a wooden cricket bat.
The Gray-Nicolls cricket bat size guide provides a series of recommendations for players right from juniors just starting out who need smaller, lighter bats, to adults who are able to use bigger and heavier bats as we grow stronger with age.
No two bats are same and you might also be interested to learn more about Gray-Nicolls cricket bat preparation and the difference between Natural, Ready Play and Play Now bats.
Cricket Leg Guards Sizes
Finding the right size for your cricket leg guards is equally important. If leg guards are too big, they are often uncomfortable for the wearer and can hinder your performance when running up and down the pitch.
Again, Gray-Nicolls has an easy-to-follow table of recommendations for players of different ages and sizes, which can help guide you to the optimum size of leg guards.
Cricket Gloves Sizes
No two people’s hand sizes are the same, so making sure your cricket gloves fit correctly is important to keep your feeling comfortable out on the field.
To get the best fitting cricket gloves this season, measure your hand from your wrist to the top of your middle finger. This measurement will give you a good guide on what size cricket glove is right for you.
Gray-Nicolls cricket gloves range from X Small Juniors, right up to X Large Adult.
Cricket Helmet Sizes
Arguably the most important piece of cricket protective equipment, it’s essential that your cricket helmet is well fitted to protect you whilst batting or wicket-keeping.
A poor-fitting helmet, either too big or too small, can move around on your head whilst playing and there’s even a chance it may fall off if the helmet is too big.
While measuring around the circumference of your head can help guide you with sizing, we recommend coming into your nearest INTERSPORT store, so our cricket experts can help you find the perfect size and make any necessary adjustments before you start using the helmet in a game situation.
If you feel you need some expert advice when it comes to getting fitted properly for your next piece of cricket equipment, come in and see our friendly staff at your nearest INTERSPORT store.
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