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So, you are compiling your cricket equipment. You already got your whites to look like a proper player. Important decisions have been made in regard to bats, knee pads, gloves, helmets and that sort of stuff. And now, the only thing you need is a bag to store it all.
There is no point in making all that effort to get the best gear only for it to end up being inadequately stored or transported. Consider getting a quality cricket bag an investment in increasing the life of all of your cricket items. And certainly, it’s also a matter of convenience because it offers you a practical way to carry all your stuff to and from practice.
Being faced with an overwhelming amount of options when shopping is the plague of our modern lifestyle. And cricket bags are no exception. If you want to keep your hands free, you might prefer a high-quality cricket backpack. Others may go for wheelies, duffels, and every other bag you can think of.
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It is not just the type of bag to decide on. There is also a great variety of sizes, materials and designs. This affects the price range and translates into the quality you can expect to get from the bag. You can easily find a cheap bag around AUD 25.00, but the quality ones cost AUD 100.00 and more.
Small-sized bags that are meant for juniors will usually have a pouch on the outside. This opening is used to carry the main blade inside a sealed area. Those bags that can be considered medium size have more space. The bat can be carried fully inside the bag. This provides better protection for the bat. And, of course, the additional space allows you to take more pieces of your kit.
Cricket bags for seniors have by far best design features. They usually house a number of separate compartments enclosed by zippers. The main feature is the smart bat pouch placed conveniently on the outside of the bag. These bags are on the high-end of the price range.
This is an ideal option for occasional and beginner players. Those that do not have a lot of cricket accessories will benefit from a cricket backpack. Backpacks are especially great if you want to ride a bike or a scooter on your way to practice. Not to mention, your hands will be free for other things.
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Can’t any duffel bag be a cricket bag? Where exactly is the difference? Well, yes, you can use any bag to carry your training equipment but cricket duffel bags have a distinctive multisection design that makes it easier to organise your gear. They have padded bat pockets, a separate shoe compartment, valuables pockets, compartments for whites, gloves pads for superior organisation.
Some of these bags can be customised to be wheel-able luggage, and have the capacity like any other big holdall. You can see why the demand for them has grown in the past few years.
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Wheelies can be in the form of a wheeled duffle bag, wheeled holdall kit bag or wheeled backpack. All these types of wheelies have two or three wheels. There is not much of a difference connected with the number of wheels. More wheels will give you better stability and less turbulence over uneven surfaces.
Their main advantage lies in the fact they prevent strain on the shoulders and back during travel and commuting. Cricket kits can pack some weight and carrying all that around with one hand or on the back is certainly a burden. If done over the long term it can affect your spine. Some wheelies have a pull handle and this feature has proven to be very practical. You can drag your cricket kit bag along and have your arms completely rested to make sure nothing goes wrong on match day.
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Cricket is a team sport. And some teams have gear that belongs to everyone in the team. These kinds of bags offer a large storage space that can take all the match balls, bats, helmets and similar accessories needed on the pitch. Depending on the organization, the team bag is carried by the team captain or by someone else in the team.
If you already purchased other pieces of gear, you might be seasoned enough to recognise some of the leading brands in cricket kits. The most popular among them are Kookaburra, GM, Gray Nicolls, Ton and New Balance. To get the best value for your money, you can consult someone with more experience such as the shop assistant, a teammate or a member of a cricket club. If you are looking for a long term commitment don’t save on your bag.
