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Cricket Bats
Please note that choosing the correct size bat is vital for the
proper technical development of young cricketers. It is equally
important that the bat is not too long and not too heavy to hinder
correct stroke play and good technique.
| Size of bat |
Length of bat |
Typical height of player |
Typical Age |
Size 1 |
27 inches |
4ft - 4ft 3in |
4-5 |
Size 2 |
28 inches |
4ft 3in - 4ft 6in |
6-7 |
Size 3 |
29 inches |
4ft 6in - 4ft 9in |
8 |
Size 4 |
30 inches |
4ft 9in - 4ft 11in |
9-10 |
Size 5 |
31 inches |
4ft 11in - 5ft 2in |
10-12 |
Size 6 |
32 inches |
5ft 2in - 5ft 4in |
12-13 |
Harrow |
33 inches |
5ft 4in - 5ft 8in |
13-15 |
Short Handle |
33.5 inches |
5ft 8in - 6ft 4in |
15+ |
Long Handle |
34.5 inches |
6ft 4in and above |
15+ |
Batting/Keeping Pads
The critical measurement here is the approx distance (unfortunately sizes can vary slightly
from make to make) from the middle of the knee cap down to the
instep – where the tongue of your shoe would sit. Please note
that not all pads are available in every size shown here, but
this guide should be a good help.
| Size of pads |
Length |
Typical height of player |
Typical Age |
Small Boys |
30 - 32 cm |
up to 4ft 6in |
6 - 8 |
Boys |
32 - 35 cm |
4ft 6in - 5ft |
9 - 11 |
Youths |
36 - 38 cm |
5ft - 5ft 7in |
12 - 15 |
Men |
39 - 43 cm |
5ft 7in - 6ft 3in |
15+ |
Large Men |
44 - 48 cm |
6ft 3in and above |
15+ |
Batting/ Keeping Gloves
This guide has been put together with the help of some big manufacturers.
The critical measurement is from the start of the wrist to the
tip of your longest finger, in a straight line. This again is
only approx, but this guide should again be a good help in steering
you in the right direction
| Size of gloves |
Typical height of player |
Typical Age |
Small Boys |
up to 4ft 6in |
6 - 8 |
Boys |
4ft 6in - 5ft |
9 - 11 |
Youths |
5ft - 5ft 7in |
12 - 15 |
Mens |
5ft 7in - 6ft 3in |
15+ |
OSM |
6ft 3in and above |
15+ |
Helmets
A good fitting helmet is worn
with the peak protruding horizontally from the line of the eyebrows.
It should feel firm but comfortable with no excessive movement
in any direction. We suggest that you always fasten the chin strap
for added comfort and security.
To measure, run a tape measure
around the middle of the forehead, just above the eyebrows, around
the side – just above the ears to the ‘bump’ on the
back of the head. Over time the internal padding will mould to
the shape of the head
| |
Junior S |
Junior |
Senior |
Senior L |
Measurement |
52-55 cm
(20-21") |
54-59 cm
(21-23") |
54-59 cm
(21-23") |
58-62 cm
(23-25") |
Cricket Shirts, Sweaters and Slipovers
In general cricket clothing, ie shirts and trousers tend to be
loose fitting for maximum comfort and ease of movement. Trousers
are generally supplied with generous unfinished legs to enable
adjustment to the correct fit.
| |
S Boys |
M Boys |
L Boys |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
To Fit Chest |
68 cm
(24-26") |
76 cm
(26-28") |
84 cm
(30-32") |
91 cm
(36") |
102 cm
(40") |
107 cm
(42") |
112 cm
(44") |
117 cm
(46") |
Cricket Trousers - Adult Sizes
| |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
To Fit Waist |
76-81 cm
(30-32") |
84-86 cm
(33-34") |
89-91 cm
(35-36") |
94-96 cm
(37-38") |
99-102 cm
(39-40") |
Cricket Trousers - Junior Sizes
| |
SBoys |
MBoys |
LBoys |
To Fit Waist |
64-66 cm
(25-26") |
68-71 cm
(27-28") |
74-76 cm
(29-30") |
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