Cricket is one of the most popular sports in Australia. Aussies are very passionate about it. They never miss a game and even use their free time to play some cricket with their family and friends on the beach or in the garden. If you have a cricket enthusiast in your life, a gift for them is always cricket-related. There are plenty of ideas you can go for. Some are practical, some are decorative, but all of them will bring a smile to their face.
Training Gear
If your friend loves to spend their free during the weekends time playing cricket, gifting them some training gear is a great idea. It’ll help them develop their skills, learn new tricks and improve their game. Invest in high-quality, innovative cricket sport equipment because your friend deserves the best you can get.
There are plenty of items you can choose from. A ball thrower is one option. This is essentially a tool that helps them with their bowling and batting skills. It’s made to provide consistent and accurate throws so they can work on the techniques and performance on the field. When used right, the ball can reach a speed of 160km/h.
It’s very easy to use and has several caps that can hold different balls. It’s also adjustable so they can throw at different angles and at different speeds. A string ball is another option. It’s perfect for batting practice. It improves hand-eye coordination and the ball-striking skills. It looks like a regular ball but has a string through it that ties to something.
This way your friend can do some alone practice almost anywhere. This is a great tool especially if your friend is a beginner. Pair the ball with a practice net and you get the perfect gift combo. The practice net has a simple design. It’s a steel frame and a net. When connected together they form the perfect place to practice batting.
If your buddy wants to work on their running, get them some bowler’s markers. They can use it to mark their run-up as precisely as possible. Surprise them with a pair of practice gloves. Make sure they have a silicone palm that will provide a firm grip. The gloves should feel snug and made of leather, so they’ll last for a long time. Some other gear ideas are a cricket sleeve, reaction balls, sunglasses or bowling target stumps.
Training Bag
A cricket training bag would be a great present if your friend struggles with keeping all the equipment in place. It’s a great transporting vessel for all of their cricket gear. It makes trips from home to the field much easier. There are several models you can choose from, but the most practical one is the bag with wheels.
This one is big enough to fit all the cricket sport equipment and practical enough for travelling long distances. The wheels at the base and the handle at the top are the most practical parts of the bag. These are spacious bags with a lot of compartments. There are also duffel bags. Which are likewise spacious and practical.
Some of them have compartments on the inside and many pockets on the outside that can fit balls, bats, nets, gloves, helmets and much more. Most have a padded shoulder strap that makes carrying it around easier. Backpacks are also an option, but they can’t be the size of duffel bags and wheelies.
No matter which bag you choose, make sure the materials are sturdy and durable. This is a long-term investment. The most common materials are polyester and nylon because they’re water-resistant, robust and can stand up to a lot of wear and tear.
Cricket Books
If your friend already has their cricket practice equipment, you might consider buying them cricket-related books. They can be a good starting point for beginners when they want to learn the rules, get to know the long and rich history of cricket and get familiar with the world’s best players and teams of all time. Here are some of the most popular and top-selling cricket books you can choose from:
- Believe: What Life and Cricket Taught Me – Bharat Sundaresan;
- Bob Willis: A Cricketer and a Gentleman – Bob Willis and Mike Dickson;
- Cricket Coaching Manual – Frank Tyson;
- Cricket Explained- Robert Eastway;
- Golden Boy – Christian Ryan;
- Playing It My Way: My Autobiography – Sachin Tendulkar;
- The Psychology of Cricket: Developing Mental Toughness – Steward Cotterill and Jamie Barker.
Cricket Clothes
Cricket is a sport where players need to be on the move all the time. They need to run to score and catch the ball, so their clothes need to be able to match their movements. They should give the player mobility, and flexibility and maintain their temperature. Choosing the right material is a good starting point.
Breathable fabrics cotton, wool, spandex and polyester are suitable for cricket. They allow airflow and don’t trap moisture inside. Wool is good for the winter, polyester dries quickly and cotton is lightweight. Raglan sleeves on shirts are very comfortable and stylish. They extend to the collar and the neckline.
This is the perfect design because the player gets a wider area in the underarm which gives them more movement and flexibility. Surprise your friend with a jersey from their favourite player or their favourite team. If you manage to get an autographed one, it’ll be the gift they’ll never forget.
Personalised Gift
This is a very broad category of gifts, and you can pretty much do anything you want or anything your friend needs. A sports towel is practical because they can also use it during practice. Make it personal by having their name embroidered on the towel together with their favourite team’s logo.
A cricket nightlight is also a cool option. Add their name to the night light together with a pose of their dearest player and you got the perfect gift. Tees with cricket-related quotes are also a big hit. Cricket socks can be very fun. Keychains, water bottles, glasses, pens, cufflinks, there are so many ideas. The only limit is your imagination.
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