Cricket Equipment

Cricket is a sport where you need a few bits of specialist equipment to keep you safe.

Helmet-Helmet (often with a visor), worn by batsmen and fielders close to the batsman on strike.

Leg Pads-Leg pads, worn by the two batsmen and the wicket-keeper, used to protect the shin bone against impact from the ball, fielders that are fielding in close to the batsmen may wear shin guards as well.

Thigh Guard-Thigh guard, arm guards, chest guard, and elbow guards to protect the body of the batsmen.

Gloves-Gloves for batsmen only, thickly padded above the fingers to protect against impact from the ball as it is bowled.

Shoes-Spiked shoes to increase traction

Batsmen are allowed to wear gloves while batting. The batsman can be also caught out if the ball touches the glove instead of the bat, provided the hand is in contact with the bat. This is because the glove is considered to be the extension of the bat. The batsman may also wear protective helmets usually with a visor to protect themselves. Helmets are usually employed when facing fast bowlers. While playing spinners, it might not be employed.

Fielders cannot use gloves to field the ball. If they wilfully use any part of their clothing to field the ball they may be penalised 5 penalty runs to the opposition. If the fielders are fielding close to the batsman, they are allowed to use helmets and leg guards worn under their clothing.

The wicketkeeper, due to being directly behind the batsman and therefore having the ball bowled directly at him is allowed to wear leg guards, a helmet, a light internal glove and a large external glove.

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