Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Ciaran Baynes

SHOCKING: Best protective cricket gear to keep you game day safe from pads to gloves - What They Never Told You

Cricket garb has come a long way since Sir Vivian Richards would come to the wicket with little more protective equipment than a cap, chewing gum and a twirling Duncan Fearnley bat.

Even in the unlikely event that you are fortunate enough to see the red cherry like a beach ball in the manner of the Antiguan legend, having the right protective equipment has become a prerequisite to getting the most out of your time in the middle.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.