Cricket Protective Gear
A batter needs pads, gloves, a helmet and an abdominal guard, and for leather-ball cricket a thigh guard. A wicket-keeper needs keeping gloves, inner gloves, keeping pads and an abdominal guard. Buy by measurement, not age. Pads go by knee to instep, gloves by palm or hand length, and helmets by head circumference.
Shop by type
- Batting Leg Guard7 products
- Batting Gloves11 products
- Inner Gloves6 products
- Thigh Guard4 products
- Abdominal Guard2 products
- Arm Guard2 products
- Helmet3 products
- Wicket Keeping Gloves11 products
- Wicket keeping Leg Guard2 products
- Catching Gloves2 products
- Finger Sleeves2 products
- Helmet Clads1 product
- leg Guard Clads1 product
All cricket protective gear54 products
How to choose
Start with your role. Batters need the most pieces: batting pads, batting gloves, a helmet, an abdominal guard and a thigh guard. Wicket-keepers need keeping gloves, keeping pads, padded inner gloves and an abdominal guard. Not every player needs every item.
Measure before you buy. Pads are sized from the centre of the kneecap to the instep, with the leg slightly bent. We list them in Youth and Mens. Between two sizes, take the smaller. Batting gloves come in Boy, Youth and Mens. Between two sizes, take the larger. Order pads and gloves by your batting hand.
Try a helmet on. Measure the head at its widest point, then check that the helmet sits level, grips evenly and does not rock. Do not buy one to grow into.
Then choose the level. Our batting gloves run from cotton pairs to leather-palm pairs such as the Intense. Our pads include moulded options, and the Armour pads are listed at 750 g. Keeping gloves run from synthetic leather to leather with an octopus grip. Thigh guards come singly or as a combo with an inner-thigh pad.
Retail prices
| Type | Retail price band | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Batting pads | ₹1,398 to ₹4,104 | 7 |
| Batting gloves | ₹499 to ₹3,061 | 9 |
| Wicket-keeping gloves | ₹926 to ₹3,899 | 11 |
| Wicket-keeping pads | ₹3,144 | 1 |
| Inner, fielding and catching gloves | ₹209 to ₹669 | 8 |
| Thigh guards and combos | ₹849 to ₹1,799 | 4 |
| Abdominal and arm guards | ₹170 to ₹410 | 4 |
| Helmets | ₹1,591 to ₹6,627 | 3 |
| Finger sleeves and clads | ₹229 to ₹380 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What protective gear does a cricketer need?
It depends on your role. A batter needs pads, gloves, a helmet and an abdominal guard, and many competitive players add a thigh guard. A wicket-keeper needs keeping gloves, inner gloves, keeping pads and an abdominal guard. Fielders close to the bat should wear an abdominal guard too.
Do I need a thigh guard?
For leather-ball cricket, yes. A thigh guard covers the front thigh, above the pads. An inner thigh pad covers the inside of the back leg, and a combo set includes both. A single pad is fine for tennis-ball cricket and for juniors. Order it for your batting hand, not your writing hand.
How do I choose wicket-keeping gloves?
Look for comfort, grip and protection together. Your fingers should reach the ends, and the webbing should sit comfortably between thumb and forefinger. Between two sizes, take the larger. Our keeping gloves run from synthetic leather to leather with an octopus grip. Wear padded inner gloves with them.
How do I find the right size of batting pads?
Measure from the centre of the kneecap to the instep, with the leg slightly bent as it sits in your stance. Heega pads come in Youth and Mens. Between two sizes, take the smaller, because a pad that is too long pushes the knee roll above the knee.