FAQs

A cricket bat cover is strongly recommended - willow is vulnerable to scratches, knocks from other kit, and moisture damage when stored in a bag with sweaty clothes. A £10-25 cover protects a £150-400 bat, which is the cheapest insurance in the game.
Match the cover size to the bat: junior covers for size 4 and 5 bats, Harrow covers for Harrow bats, and Short Handle (SH) covers for full adult bats. Long Handle and Long Blade bats need correspondingly longer covers - a standard SH cover will be tight at the handle.
A bat cover is a slim sleeve - cotton or padded - that slides over the blade and handle for scratch protection and minor knocks. A bat case is a harder-shell padded container, designed for travel and impact protection. Cases are heavier and more expensive.
Yes, but only if the cover is ventilated. A sealed non-breathable cover traps moisture and stains the willow. Store the bat in a dry, cool place - inside a breathable cover is fine; inside a sealed plastic one with damp kit is not.
Cricket bat covers are sized by bat size (junior, Harrow, SH, LH), not by brand. Any correctly-sized cover fits any brand of bat in that size, provided the handle is a standard oval or round profile. Oversized handles may need a wider cover.