cricket player: batsman

Player who takes position to hit the ball; like all cricketers, this player wears the traditional white or cream white.

helmet

Hard piece of equipment designed to protect the head from the ball’s impact.

face mask

Wire mask attached to the helmet to protect the batsman’s face.

stud

Each of the small spikes attached to the sole to provide traction when batting or running.

cricket shoe

Shoe that supports and protects the ankle; its sole is usually fitted with studs.

pad

Heavily padded piece of equipment that protects the batsman’s legs and knees from the ball’s impact.

glove

Padded piece of equipment covering the hand and wrist; it is shaped around the fingers and is flexible enough to provide a good grip on the bat.

bat

Piece formed of a flat section connected to a rubber-covered handle that the batsman uses to hit the ball; its maximum length is 38 inches.