Bat cover
A good quality bat cover will protect your bat from transport damage. Most have a strap for easy handling and extra padding inside the casing for protection.
Finger tape
Finger tape provides support for the fingers and wrists by giving protection against injuries. It adds extra compression and typically adheres to itself, eliminating the need to stick the tape to your skin.
Spare bails
If you have spare bails in your cricket kit, you’ll be prepared should the wicket bear damage or have parts missing.
Wicket gauge
Wicket gauges are useful if you go to train and the holes to mark the cricket stumps are not present. You may not need it all the time but definitely handy to have around.
Bowling markers
Bowling markers are used for marking the bowling run up. They are usually plastic with a spike to push into the ground. Useful for training purposes at home or on the field.
Scorebook or notebook
Carrying a scorebook is handy and you can probably bet you’ll be the only one there with one unless it’s a fully organised training event or match. Most score books contain summary sheets and team sheets. If you don’t have a proper scorebook, then a notebook is a good alternative!
Pliandure
Pliandure is a re-polishing fluid that works to recondition cricket balls. It is available in red or clear and usually comes in a kit with brush and drying stand. You shouldn’t need to take this out and about but good to keep at home.
First aid kit
Every player should carry a first aid kit, even a basic one, with items such as ice packs, cleansing wipes, plasters, bandages, finger tape, gloves and sports dressings inside.
Ball thrower
A side arm manual ball thrower is great for coaching and training as it works to generate more speed on the ball. Available in a range of colours; pink is said to be one of the best as it enhances the red or white balls leaving the sidearm.
Pop up stumps
Pop up stumps come fully assembled and are suitable for in and outdoor use – great for cricket training and use on the go.