| Cricket is a popular sport that is played all over the | | | | and cane wood strips, which all contributed to the |
| world. It is a sport that originated in England. The | | | | extra weight. In the present days, pads are made |
| sport is considered to be the game of the rich and | | | | with strong, durable and ultra light synthetic materials |
| privileged. But nowadays it is played by every one, | | | | such as PVC. The use of these materials keeps the |
| and at all levels. It could be played as a gentle village | | | | pads light, and also alleviates fatigue that could be |
| cricket match, competitive club cricket, county level | | | | experienced when they are worn for a long time. |
| or played at the national and international levels. The | | | | The batting pads protect the batsman from any |
| game requires lots of equipment like any other | | | | injury to the legs, caused by the ball when it is |
| game. There is certain protective equipment that is | | | | bowled by the fast bowlers. It is always necessary |
| required to be used while playing the game, like | | | | for the batsman to take the utmost precautions to |
| gloves, helmets, thigh pads, arm pads and so on. | | | | protect their legs from any damage caused |
| There is also protective equipment that is required to | | | | throughout the course of the game. |
| be worn exclusively by the batsman only. Cricket | | | | State of the art leg guards are available in standard |
| batting pads are one of them. | | | | and innovative designs. They are mostly made of |
| Cricket pads provide protection for the player's legs. | | | | lightweight materials, which is handy, as they will need |
| While selecting the right kind of batting pads, you | | | | to be removed and put back on at various stages of |
| should remember that the pads should not only give | | | | the game. Good quality pads will ensure the batter |
| protection but also the needed comfort. The use of | | | | has free leg movement as well. The kneecap of the |
| the batting pads protects the knees, shins and the | | | | pads is shielded with dual density high impact foams |
| lower thigh part above the knees. They are worn on | | | | that have great absorbing capacities. The knee |
| the legs and they can be referred to as leg guards | | | | bolster has air mesh at the contour. The shin is also |
| also. | | | | covered with foam to maximise the flexibility and |
| The pads have three straps to fasten them to the | | | | comfort level. The three vertical bolsters, which are |
| legs of the batsman and these straps are adjustable. | | | | inside the batting pads, provide flexibility and |
| The batsman can adjust them according to their | | | | protection. |
| comfort level. There is also a special knee roll that is | | | | Wearing cricket batting pads during the game not |
| used for providing extra protection to the knees. The | | | | only provides the required protection and comfort, |
| batsman can also use extra padding beneath the | | | | but also allows playing and enjoying the game with |
| cricket batting pads, to sustain the impact of the ball. | | | | the least amount of risk. So choose premium quality |
| The very first batting pads that were designed were | | | | protective pads and play a safe game. |
| very heavy. They were made out of foam, cotton | | | | |