Playing cricket starts from childhood. In childhood, cricket is played with a light ball. Then as the level increases, the game of cricket also changes. Gradually people start playing with leather balls. A batsman needs a kit to play leather ball cricket. You must have seen exactly the same kit worn by Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or any other international batsman. But have you wondered how much an international level kit costs?
Although there are many things included in the kit, we will tell you the price of only those things which are visible above. The overhead items include bats, gloves, pads, helmets, shoes and many other items.
bat
The bat is the most expensive cricket kit. According to media reports, the bat with which Virat Kohli plays can cost between 17 to 23 thousand. However, the price can fluctuate. The price of the bat depends on the grain and quality of the wood.
gloves
According to media reports, the price of gloves of cricketers playing at the international level starts from around Rs 2000. This price can go up to around Rs 10,000.
Pad
Cricketers use two types of pads. One is the pad which is visible from outside. This pad starts from above the knee and goes up to the shoe. According to media reports, the price of this pad can be between 3 thousand to 10 thousand rupees. Another type of pad is the thigh pad, which is used to protect the inner thigh, i.e. the upper part of the leg.
helmet
A helmet is very important for a batsman. Playing without a helmet can even endanger the life of the batsman. According to media reports, the price of a helmet can be between Rs 2500 and Rs 5000.
Shoes
If you go to play professional cricket without shoes, you will be turned away. Shoes are very basic equipment for a cricketer. According to media reports, the price of shoes for an international cricketer can range between Rs 3,000 and Rs 8,000.