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Wicket Keeping Gear

Wicket keeping is a crucial role in cricket, requiring both skill and the right equipment to ensure top performance. The job of a cricket wicket keeper involves quick reflexes, agility, and focus. To execute this role effectively, having the correct wicket keeping equipment is vital, as it protects the keeper while enhancing their ability to perform.

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Wicket Keeping Gloves: Your Best Defense

The most important gear for a cricket wicket keeper is the gloves. Wicket keeping gloves are specially designed to provide grip, comfort, and protection. These gloves cushion the impact of fast deliveries and help catch balls with precision. High-quality cricket wicket keeping gloves are crafted with durable materials and extra padding to guard against injuries, particularly to the fingers.

Choosing the Right Gloves for Wicket Keeping

When selecting gloves for wicket keeping, it’s essential to consider factors like fit, flexibility, and grip. A snug pair of gloves helps with better control, while still allowing enough mobility for quick movements. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, investing in top-tier cricket wicket keeping gloves can make a significant difference in performance, keeping you safe and enhancing your confidence on the field.

FAQs

What gear is needed to be a wicket keeper?

To be an effective wicket keeper, you'll need specialized gear to protect yourself and enhance your performance. Essential equipment includes wicket keeping gloves, which offer protection and grip, wicket keeping pads to safeguard your legs, and a wicket keeping helmet with a face guard for head protection. Some wicket keepers also wear inner gloves for additional comfort and support. This gear is crucial to protect yourself from injury and to perform at your best.

Why do wicket keepers wear gloves?

Wicket keepers wear gloves to protect their hands and fingers from the high-speed impact of the cricket ball. The gloves are designed with padding and a strong grip to help securely catch the ball. Without wicket keeping gloves, the constant catching of fast deliveries would lead to serious injuries. Gloves also improve the wicket keeper's ability to hold onto tricky catches, reducing the chances of dropped balls.

Why should I purchase wicket keeping gear from Kingsgrove Sports?

Kingsgrove Sports offers a wide range of high-quality wicket keeping gear, from gloves to pads and helmets. Our products are sourced from top cricket brands, ensuring durability, comfort, and maximum protection. At Kingsgrove Sports, we prioritize customer satisfaction by offering expert advice, competitive prices, and reliable service, making us the go-to choice for all your cricket wicket keeping equipment needs.

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Size Chart
Bat Weight Guide
Recommended bat weight based on player's height. These are guidelines only, players may use bats outside their recommended range.
Size Size Abbrev. Player Height (cm) Player Height (feet & inches)
0 0 110 - 122 - 4'
1 1 122 - 129 4' - 4'3"
2 2 129 - 137 4'3" - 4'6"
3 3 137 - 144 4'6" - 4'9"
4 4 144 - 150 4'9" - 4'11"
5 5 150 - 157 4'11" - 5'2"
6 6 157 - 163 5'2" - 5'4"
Harrow H 163 - 168 5'4" - 5'6"
Small Adult SA 168 - 175 5'6" - 5'9"
Standard Handle SH 175+ 5'9"+
Long Blade LB 188+ 6'2"+

 

Batting Gloves
Measure from the wrist to the tip of middle finger.
Size Size Abbrev. Measurement (cm approx.) Measurement (inches approx.)
Extra Small Junior XSJ -14.25 -5.6
Small Junior SJ 14.25 - 15.75 5.6-6.2
Junior J 15.75 - 17.25 6.2-6.8
Youth Y 17.25 - 18.75 6.8-7.4
Small Adult SA 18.75 - 20.25 7.4-8.0
Adult A 20.25 - 21.75 8.0-8.6
Oversized Adult OSA 21.75+ 8.6+

 

Batting Pad
Measure from the top of the foot (ankle bone) to the centre of the knee cap.
Size Size Abbrev. Measurement (cm approx.) Measurement (inches approx.)
Extra Small Junior XSJ -23 -9
Small Junior SJ 23 - 28 9 - 11
Junior J 28 - 33 11 - 13
Youth Y 33 - 38 13 - 15
Small Adult SA 38 - 41 15 - 16
Adult A 41 - 43 16 - 17
Oversized Adult OSA 43 17+

 

Shirt
Measure around the chest from just under the arms.
Size Size Abbrev. Measurement (cm approx.) Measurement (inches approx.)
Junior 6 J6 56 - 59 22.0 - 23.2
Junior 8 J8 59 - 64 23.2 - 25.3
Junior 10 J10 64 - 70 25.3 - 27.6
Junior 12 J12 70 - 76 27.6 - 29.9
Junior 14 J14 76 - 82 29.9 - 32.3
Small S 84 - 92 33.1 - 36.2
Medium M 92 - 100 36.2 - 39.4
Large L 100 - 108 39.4 - 42.5
Extra Large XL 108 - 116 42.5 - 45.7
Double Extra Large 2XL 116 - 124 45.7 - 48.8
Triple Extra Large 3XL 124 - 132 48.8 - 52.0

 

Trouser
Measure around the waist.
Size Size Abbrev. Measurement (cm approx.) Measurement (inches approx.)
Junior 6 J6 53 - 55 20.9 - 21.7
Junior 8 J8 55 - 59 21.7 - 23.2
Junior 10 J10 59 - 63 23.2 - 24.8
Junior 12 J12 63 - 67 24.8 - 26.4
Junior 14 J14 67 - 71 26.4 - 28.0
Small S 76 - 82 29.9 - 32.3
Medium M 82 - 88 32.3 - 34.6
Large L 88 - 96 34.6 - 37.8
Extra Large XL 96 - 104 37.8 - 40.9
Double Extra Large 2XL 104 - 114 40.9 - 44.9
Triple Extra Large 3XL 114 - 124 44.9 - 48.8

 

Goal Keeping Gloves
Measure from the wrist to the tip of middle finger.
Size Measurement (cm approx.) Measurement (inches approx.)
0 13.0 5 1/8"
1 13.5 5 3/8"
2 14.0 5 1/2"
3 15.0 5 7/8"
4 16.0 6 1/4"
5 16.5 6 1/2"
6 17.0 6 3/4"
7 17.5 6 7/8"
8 18.0 7 1/8"
8.5 18.5 7 1/4"
9 19.0 7 1/2"
9.5 19.5 7 5/8"
10 20.0 7 7/8"
10.5 20.5 8 1/8"
11 21.0 8 1/4"
11.5 21.5 8 1/2"
12 22.0 8 5/8"