Junior Cricket Bat Size Guide: Choose by Height, Not Age
Size a junior cricket bat by height first, not age. Two children of the same age can differ by 15cm or more, so measure...
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Cricket Kit Bags for Professional and Serious Senior Players: A UK Buyer's Guide
A full senior cricket kit is a serious pack list. Bat, pads, gloves, helmet, spikes, thigh guard, abdominal guard, whites, training kit, water bottle,...
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Affordable Cricket Kit Bags Under £50: A UK Buyer's Guide
Spend five minutes on any cricket retailer's site and you'll see kit bags priced anywhere from £15 to £250. If you're a parent kitting...
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Best English Willow Cricket Bats for Beginners: UK Buying Guide
Buying your first English willow cricket bat is confusing, mostly because "beginner" covers such different people. A nine-year-old picking up a bat for the...
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Where to Buy High-Quality English Willow Cricket Bats Online (UK Guide)
Once you know you want an English willow cricket bat, the next problem is different: how do you actually buy one online with confidence?...
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Can You Use Wicket Keeping Pads For Batting? (And Why You Shouldn't)
If you've ever grabbed the nearest pair of pads on the way out to bat - and they happened to be your wicket keeping...
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How To Break In A New Padel Racket (And Make It Last Longer)
Unboxing a new padel racket is one of the best feelings in the sport - clean face, fresh grip, that slightly stiff, unplayed feel...
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How to Choose the Right Size Cricket Helmet
To choose the right size cricket helmet, measure around the widest part of your head with a soft tape measure, just above the eyebrows,...
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Where Can I Buy Cricket Helmets Online With Fast Delivery?
UK cricketers can buy certified cricket helmets online from specialist retailers, cricket manufacturers, and multi-sport stores - Fore Sports is one option, stocking BS...
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