Wicket keeping is one of the most difficult roles or jobs in the game of cricket. Considering that the wicket-keeper gets a touch on the ball, every time a ball is bowled, it is extremely important to be wearing a good pair of gloves. As the most important equipment needed for efficiently executing what is probably the most physically demanding job on the ground, Wicket keeping gloves carry extreme importance. Be it collecting the ball when hurled every time at a speed of more than 150 Km/Hr., receiving the bullet throws from fielders, taking those acrobatic catches on either side, it is important to have a nice set of gloves on your hands. They provide the much-needed cushion for the hands when collecting the ball, act as protection from different types of injuries and provide comfort for the hands throughout the game. Additional webbing designs and other intricate features make it detailed equipment in today’s game of cricket.
Cricket balls – Red cherry in the game of cricket
Often referred to as the red cherry on a lighter note, Cricket balls are made up and covered by hard leather, with a nice stitch around it for perfect grip and red colour variant used for the traditional and older version (Test match cricket) of the game. As part of the evolution of the game over the years, white and pink variants of cricket balls have also been developed and primarily used for the shorter versions of the game (One Day International & Twenty20 cricket). Cricket balls are designed for use in all seasons, different types of surfaces and weather conditions. The modern-day cricketer has been able to extensively innovate using the cricket ball when applying his skills in the game. A more talented lot among the players have been able to weave magic and bamboozle the batsmen by making the ball swing, seam, turn and bounce unexpectedly. Cricket balls and a skilled bowler make it a lethal combination to negotiate.
