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Buy Crickets On Jumia Nigeria.

Cricket, known as a “gentlemen’s” game has quite a large number of lovers all over the globe. This game is played on a twenty-two-yard long field between two teams, each consisting of 11 players. If you are a cricket lover, watching cricket alone doesn’t suffice – you need to quench your thirst for cricket by playing it – and before doing that, you need to invest in quality equipment. Cricket equipment in Nigeria is easy to find, however, if you are to invest in something, you need to make sure it is the right thing.

Cricket Bats;

Buying a quality cricket bat is one of the most essential parts of your cricket equipment shopping. You will find a variety of different sized cricket bats on the market. The maximum will be 38”; you need to make sure that you are the most comfortable with the size you choose. If you are a beginner, it will be better to start off with a lightweight bat. If you go for a premium quality bat, it can be a little pricey, because it is factory made with twenty different kinds of canes, which are joined together with layers of rubber, and is shock absorbent.

The “Bat Willow:

There is a special breed of willow that is specifically planted for the making of bats; this willow has been given the name of the “bat willow”. Next thing to consider in the cricket bat shopping is the grip of the bat; choose the one that suits you the best.

Cricket Balls & Gloves

Two most essential parts of a cricket kit are balls and gloves. A hardball, red in color like an apple is normally around 163 grams in weight. The proper cricket bat should have a circumference of specifically 229mm. Traditionally; cricket balls are red colored; however you will see a number of white balls in the market as well. White balls are also being used in international cricket games. The third thing you need to purchase is cricket gloves, which are used by wicketkeepers and batsmen. These gloves are made of cotton, rubber, and fabric; they are stronger from the outside and soft from the inside. The batsmen’s gloves need to have a very strong grip.

Clothes and Batting Pads

Choosing the right clothing and batting pads are very essential if you want to play “real” cricket. Make sure the clothes that you choose are highly comfortable. Jumia has a number of famous brands like Rebook offering quality equipment as well as specially designed cricket clothes. Batting pads are very essential for your protection, for a hard ball is very strong and may bruise a great deal if you are hit hard.

Stumps & Bails

They are just three vertical posts that are supported by two horizontal bails on the top.