Cricket Gloves
Getting the right cricket gloves is vital, whether for batting or for keeping wicket. There are numerous brands on the market right now and it's important that you choose a pair that are suitable for you.
Batting cricket gloves are made by the likes of Slazenger, Kookaburra, Puma, Gray Nicholls and Newbery. Prices vary, ranging from around the £10 mark up to £60 for the top end of the range.
Finding the right size of cricket gloves usually involves trying some on to see what works best. As a guide to the size that might be best, you should measure from your wrist to the end of your longest finger (in a straight line).
You should then find the following cricket glove size guide helpful:
Small Boys: 16.5cm
Boys: 17.5cm
Youths: 19cm
Mens: 21cm
Large Mens: 22.5cm
You'll find these sizes roughly applicable for both batting gloves and wicketkeeping gloves.
Batting Inner Gloves
You will also find that there are batting inner gloves available on the market, usually priced at just a few pounds. These are thin cotton gloves that come in both standard and fingerless designs.
They are designed to be worn underneath your standard cricket batting gloves, helping to prolong the lifespan of the more expensive outer glove.