Cricket Accessories for the Ever-So-Popular Game!

Cricket is one of the most interesting and popular outdoor games all over the world. Almost every country all over the globe has a cricket team. The cricket matches are the most attractive ones and many viewers really enjoy watching cricket matches. Many viewers hardly miss a match but it is the hard truth that some of us are unaware of the various kinds of cricket accessories without which the game would never be possible. Though cricket is a game of bat & ball played between two teams yet there are many small & big accessories that constantly support the players in giving the best of their output. Here is a brief about the vital cricket accessories which play an integral part in the game of cricket

• Bat: The most important accessory for the game is the cricket bat. It is generally made from Kashmir or English willow tree wood.

•  Ball: This is the next most important accessory to bat in cricket. This red, white or pink ball is thrown by the bowler to be hit by the batsman.
 
•  Bat Grip: You would only notice the bat while the batsman is batting but would hardly think about the Bat grip and its importance. This is the rubber like wrap on the bat handle that helps in improving the grip of the bat and enables the batsman to hit the ball with more strength.

• Gloves: Gloves play an important role in cricket by protecting the hands of the player from blisters, improve the gripping and work as a shock absorber when the ball is being hit.

• Abdominal Pads: The ‘box’ of the L guard is generally worn by the male players to protect their abdomen and genitals from the ball. This is made up of high-density plastic with a padded edge.

• Elbow Guard, Thigh Guard, Chest Guard and Leg Guard - These are the different accessories that help the batsman to prevent his body from any kind of shock from the hitting of the ball.

•    Helmet: Helmets are generally worn by batsmen and fielders who are standing close to the batsman to protect their head from the shock of the ball.

With the blessing of Information Technology and e-commerce, it has become very easy to buy these sports accessories online without any hassle of moving physically from one shop to another