5 Fun and Practical Cricket Gift Ideas

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Aussies love cricket. It’s a very popular sport and people are very passionate about it. We all have at least one friend who’s cricket-obsessed and doesn’t miss a game. If you have someone like this in your life, then all of the gifts they receive will usually be cricket-related. There’s a lot to choose from when it comes to these types of gifts. Some will be decorative, some practical, but one thing is for sure, all of them will bring a smile to your friend’s face.

Cricket Bag

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A cricket bag is a very popular gift. It’s also a very practical one, especially if your friend is playing the game as an amateur or a semi-professional. But even if they don’t play the sport, a bag is always a nice gift to give. There’s a plethora of choices on the market, but you should always buy cricket bags from a reliable supplier. Someone with a lot of experience and many satisfied customers.

There are several types of bags you can choose from. The backpack style is the perfect option for beginners and people who don’t have to carry a lot of equipment and accessories. A backpack is a good idea if your friend rides a bike or a scooter. Their hands will be free to steer and do other things. It has several inside and outside pockets with zippers for organised travel.


There are also cricket duffel bags. They’re different from regular duffel bags because they have compartments and pockets for specific items such as shoes, and bats, pockets for valuables and compartments for gloves and pads. They’re one of the most popular options because they can be upgraded with wheels.


To make things even more practical, you can get your friend a full-time wheelie bag. These bags usually have 2 or 3 wheels and are very simple to use. The number of wheels can make a difference in the stability and influence the level of turbulence. More wheels mean more stability and vice versa.


This is a bag that prevents shoulder and back strain because it removes the burden from your shoulders. Instead, it has a firm handle that’s extracted, and your buddy can ride it anywhere they go. No matter the shape, style and size of the bag you choose, make sure it’s made of durable materials with water-resistant properties that can withstand a lot of wear and tear.

Personalised Gifts

Personalised gifts fall into a very broad category of gifts. It can include almost everything you can see at the store. Sports towels, for example, are a very practical gift. Your friend will use one during practice, so why not make it personalised. You can have their name embroidered, or even a quote or the logo of their favourite cricket team.
Cricket-themed t-shirts are also very popular. Socks for cricket are a lot of fun as well. They can wear them during practice or use them as a lucky charm when their team plays. If your friend is a suit-and-tie person, get them cricket cufflinks or a tie with cricket pictures.

Keychains shaped like bats, balls, helmets or the playing field are also a big hit.
Personalised cricket balls can be a gift they cherish forever and they use them as decoration in their cricket corner in the room. Hats, caps or any other headwear are also nice, practical gifts.

Artwork can be very special. You can order a cartoon drawing of them dressed in a cricket uniform holding a bat or taking a swing at a ball. You can even buy cricket bags and have them embroidered with your friend’s name. There are thousands of options, it all comes down to your creativity and your friend’s preferences.

Cricket-Related Books

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Consider getting your pal some cricket-related literature if they already have all the practice gear they need. For those who are new to cricket and wish to learn about the game’s rich history, regulations, and all-time great players and teams, books can be a great place to start. There are many popular and top-selling books that can help them:

  • Cricket Coaching Manual – Frank Tyson;
  • Golden Boy – Christian Ryan;
  • Cricket Explained- Robert Eastway;
  • The Psychology of Cricket: Developing Mental Toughness – Steward Cotterill and Jamie Barker.

Training Clothes

Cricket is a sport that requires a lot of movement. Players need to run, catch the ball, and be active all the time, so they need clothes that can handle all of that. Something that can follow their movements. They shouldn’t restrict the player and need to give them more mobility, and flexibility and maintain their body temperature.


If you decide to gift your friend training clothes, keep an eye on the materials. Breathable materials such as cotton, spandex, wool and polyester are suitable for these types of clothes. They won’t trap moisture and will let the skin breathe because of the airflow they provide. Wool is a good option for winter clothes, cotton is very lightweight, and polyester is a quick-drying material.


If you want to buy something comfortable and stylish, go for shirts with raglan sleeves. They extend to the neckline and collar. The wide underarm design makes it perfect for cricket players. Give your friend a nice surprise by buying them a jersey from their favourite team and player. Combine it with a cricket kit bag and give the ultimate cricket birthday gift.

Tickets to a Game

This might be the ultimate gift for a cricket lover. Which big cricket fan doesn’t want to watch the game live at the stadium? They’ll feel the excitement of the crowd, and see their favourite players in person, which is something they can’t do through the TV. One game can become a long-lasting memory and a story they can tell for a long time.