Junior Cricket Equipment

Junior kit has to be sized correctly, not just made small. Bats, pads, gloves and helmets built to junior proportions and weights — because oversized adult kit is the fastest way to damage a young player’s technique and put them off the game.

Junior cricket equipment has to be sized correctly - not just small. Batting pads that are too long leave the ankle exposed; batting gloves that are too wide give no grip; a helmet that shifts on impact does not protect. This collection brings together every piece of junior cricket gear a young player needs, from Size 1 through to Harrow, all proportioned specifically for players aged 5 to 15. At Fore Sports we include height-based size guides on every product so parents can order the right fit first time, with free UK delivery on orders over £100 and a 14-day return policy if a size needs exchanging.

Why Choose Our Junior Cricket Equipment?

  • Correct Junior Sizing: Every product is proportioned for players aged 5–15 across sizes 1 to Harrow - not adult gear sold as junior.
  • Height-Based Size Guides: Each product page includes a clear height chart so you can order the right size without guesswork.
  • Safety Standards Met: All cricket protective gear meets the standards required for organised club and school cricket in the UK.
  • Free UK Delivery Over £100: Build a complete junior kit in one order and qualify for free shipping.
  • 14-Day Returns: Wrong size? Our return and exchange policy gives you 14 days from receipt to sort it.

Key Features

  • Lightweight Construction: Junior pads and gloves are built lighter than adult equivalents - less tiring to wear across a full training session or match innings.
  • Age-Appropriate Protection: Foam densities are calibrated for the pace levels of junior cricket, not the forces of senior or professional play.
  • Durable for Season Use: Built to handle the treatment junior gear receives - dragged across floors, crammed into cricket kit bags, used week after week.

How to Choose Junior Cricket Equipment

Size by height, not age. Two ten-year-olds can differ by several inches in height, which translates directly to a pad that fits correctly or leaves the shin exposed. Use the height charts on each product page rather than age guidance.

Buy mid-range for a first season. Top-of-the-range gear is not necessary until a player is in regular competitive cricket. A cricket starter kit covers everything a beginner needs at the right price point.

Prioritise protection items first. A certified junior cricket helmet, batting pads and batting gloves are the essentials. An abdominal guard is required for match play. Thigh guards and chest guards follow once the player faces regular pace bowling at club level.

Check club colour requirements. Some clubs specify white pads and gloves for match play. Confirm with the team coach before purchasing coloured gear that may not be approved.

Frequently asked questions

Junior cricket equipment covers players aged approximately 5 to 15, mapped to sizes 1 through Harrow. The correct size is determined by height, not age. Use the height chart on each product page for accurate sizing.

For a first season: a correctly sized bat, batting pads, batting gloves, a certified helmet and a cricket kit bag. For match play, add an abdominal guard. Thigh guards and chest guards become worth adding as the player progresses to club cricket against faster bowling.

Yes. Junior pads are shorter, lighter and have a narrower knee roll for smaller legs. Adult pads on a junior player reduce mobility, affect batting technique and leave the ankle area exposed. Correct sizing is a safety issue, not just a comfort preference.

All equipment in this collection is suitable for players of any gender. Sizing is height-based. The exception is the abdominal guard, where female-specific designs are available — check the individual product page.

Fore Sports offers a 14-day return policy from the date of receipt. Contact our team within that window to arrange a return or exchange.

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