A cricket starter kit should give a new player everything they need to train and play safely, sized correctly and at a price that reflects that they may outgrow it in a year. This collection brings together the core items every junior beginner needs - the Youth Batting Pads, Junior Cricket Bag and Junior Batting Gloves - without overcomplicating the choice or overselling features that only matter to experienced players. At Fore Sports, starter kit products are selected for their combination of protection, durability and value, with height-based size guides on every product page and free UK delivery on orders over £100.

Why Choose Our Cricket Starter Kit?

• Everything in One Place: Batting pads, batting gloves and kit bag all in this collection. Build a complete beginner setup without navigating the whole site.
• Junior-Specific Sizing: All products are proportioned for young players. The Youth Batting Pads are sized and weighted specifically for junior players - not scaled-down adult gear.
• Quality Without Overpaying: First-season gear does not need to be top-of-the-range. This collection balances durability and protection with prices that make sense before a player has confirmed their long-term commitment.
• 14-Day Returns: Wrong size? Return or exchange within 14 days of receipt.
• Free UK Delivery Over £100: Build a full starter kit in one order and qualify for free UK shipping.

Key Features

• Youth Batting Pads: The Batting Pads Youth Black and Batting Pad Youth White are shorter and lighter for smaller legs, providing correct protection without restricting junior batting technique.
• Junior Cricket Bag: The JNR Cricket Bag is sized and weighted for young players to carry independently - with enough capacity for pads, gloves, bat and helmet.
• Junior Batting Gloves: The Batting Gloves White JNR are proportioned for junior hands, providing the knuckle protection and grip required for safe batting from day one.

How to Choose a Cricket Starter Kit

Size by height, not age. Two players the same age can need different sizes. Use the height charts on each product page - the right size is the one that fits, not the one that matches the birthday. Browse our full junior cricket equipment range for a complete overview of all junior sizing.

Safety items before accessories. A junior cricket helmet first. Then batting pads and batting gloves. An abdominal guard for match play. Everything else can follow after the protection items are sorted.

Choose mid-range for a first season. For a player who has not yet established a serious commitment to cricket, mid-range gear performs well for development cricket and costs significantly less than premium products.

Check club colour requirements. Some clubs specify white pads and gloves for match play. The Batting Pad Youth White is available for clubs with white-only requirements.