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Cricket EquipmentThis is particularly important if he is playing with a hard cricket ball; so, work with his coach to make sure that he gets into the habit of using his protective gear properly. Many cricket clubs will provide bats and protective gear, which is an advantage if new players are uncertain about continuing with the game. However, once your young player becomes “hooked” on the sport, he is likely to want his own equipment. 
Cricket equipment divides nicely into protective gear, clothing, hardware and shoes; and don’t forget a suitable bag to carry it all. The introduction of helmets for batsmen and wicket keepers has been a giant leap forward in safety, but also means that cricket bags need to be around 25% bigger. A bag loaded with full match kit can be heavy, so consider buying a suitably large “wheelie bag” to make transport easy and safe.
Kwik Cricket uses much lighter equipment than “hard ball” cricket. Lightweight plastic bats and stumps, and soft cricket balls also mean that the majority of protective gear is unnecessary. Look at this Kwik Cricket web site for more details. You can find an extensive range of cricket clothing in many online stores and high street sports shops. This includes traditional "cricket whites" and replica ranges of international and county/state teams. There is a particularly wide range of high-tech cricket shirts, all available from online stores. Cricket hardware like bats, balls and stumps are similarly available from specialist online and offline stores. However, bats can be the most expensive piece of cricket equipment and are also highly personal; so, the best way to choose a cricket bat is to try out a selection before picking a particular model. Then you can choose who gets your business.
Choosing the right cricket ball for your purposes is a little easier, as there are a great selection of innovative varieties available for match play, practice, coaching or simply playing in the garden without risk of breaking a window! Protective gear like batting pads, batting gloves, box, thigh pad and helmet, or wicket keeping pads and gloves are another personal choice. The best way to make sure that these items fit comfortably and so provide the best protection is to try them first hand.
Cricket shoes are another item of specialist equipment that are a “must try” before you buy. There is much variation in sizes between different manufacturers, so be sure that your young cricketer is completely comfortable in his footwear. He will spend a long time wearing his cricket shoes, so comfort is vital. And finally, show him (or her) how to care for his kit. It’s the worst feeling to open your cricket bag for a new game, and find that your crumpled, grass stained kit is still there from last week!
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