If you are playing professional cricket then you know what a kitbag is and what goes in. This is a series of articles that explains each item and how to purchase it and some links to buy.
In a cricket kit, these items are very essential to kick start your cricketing career.
- Helmet
- A Bat
- Pair of Gloves
- Leg Pads
- Abdomen Gaud
- Thigh Pad
- Arm Guard
- Ball
- Cricket Shoes
- Caps
- Arm Sleeves
- Kitbag Itself
Let’s see the first item helmet.
Things you should check when you buy a Helmet and How to choose Cricket Helmet
A helmet is essential for a batter. Things to consider while buying a cricket helmet
- It has to fit the head, it should not be too loose are too tight. It has to be comfortable while wearing.
- So don’t buy this online, visit a store and wear it and feel it to decide. Good Brands that you can buy are DSC and SG
- After fastening the chin belt, shake your head. It should also shake along with your head. Shake both up and down and side to side to check.
- When you through the helmet, your should look directly. Meaning if your vision has the cap part and the grill part then adjust to make sure you see through directly
- Look for the chin belt and its locking mechanism, it has to fit on the chin correctly. Never wear it under your chin as it might lose the harness.
Size Guide:
| Head Circumference | Age | Helment Size |
|---|---|---|
| 50-54 cm | 4-8 years | XS |
| 54-56 cm | 8-11 years | S |
| 57-59 cm | 11-40 years | M |
| 60-63 cm | 40-50 years | L |
| 64-65 cm | 50+ | XL |
Chennai Local Stores List:How to choose Cricket Helmet
List of Physical Stores in Chennai which sells Cricket Goods.
My Favorite is Pavillion Store in Chepakkam
See you in another post for the cricket kit buying guide.