Cricket Pads

A good pair of cricket pads should give you the confidence to commit to a shot without worrying about the next delivery hitting your legs. At Pro:Direct Cricket, you'll find batting pads and wicket keeping pads from Gunn & Moore, Gray-Nicolls, Kookaburra, New Balance, adidas and more, with options for adults and junior cricketers. Traditional cane constructions provide structured protection, while modern foam padding helps reduce weight and improve flexibility. From your first club season to long afternoons facing the new ball, the right pads should offer plenty of protection without making movement around the crease feel awkward.

There's a fair bit of difference between cricket batting pads. Traditional designs use cane and layered padding to protect the shin, knee and sides of the leg, while lightweight models can make running between the wickets and moving into shots feel easier. Look for a comfortable knee roll, secure straps and enough protection around the inner leg, particularly when facing quicker bowling. Handedness matters too, with left-handed, right-handed and ambidextrous options available. Our adult cricket batting pads cover different playing levels and budgets, while kids cricket batting pads offer appropriately sized protection for younger players.

Wicket keepers need something different. Cricket wicket keeping pads are generally shorter and less bulky than batting pads, allowing greater freedom to squat, move laterally and react to deliveries behind the stumps. Whatever your role, sizing is worth getting right. The knee should sit comfortably within its protective section, with straps secure enough to prevent slipping without restricting movement. Try walking, crouching and taking a few batting movements before settling on a pair. Junior players should wear pads that fit properly now rather than oversized protection they'll eventually grow into. For smaller sizes, explore our kids wicket keeping pads collection.