Cricket Wicket Keeping Protective Gears are regarded as being an imperative necessity for a cricket player's clothing. One of the most essential pieces of cricket equipment is the cover that goes over a batsman's legs. To protect against shots that are likely to strike the lower section of the legs, including the knees, shins, and lower thigh, wicketkeeper pads are utilized. A wicketkeeper is fully aware of the value of wicket keeping gloves. These pads offer crucial defense against a hard leather ball that may be flying toward the wicketkeeper at great speed; failure to shield oneself from them could result in catastrophic injury.

Features of Wicket Keeping Pads

• Face- The face of the pad is crucial in ensuring that the wicket keeper has the best protection possible. Most of the wicket keeping pad's surface is covered by the face. It can easily handle the hit and deflect force away from the leg while also absorbing stress. The front face of the wicket keeping pad has distinct vertical shaped portions that may be fastened conveniently.

• Knee Roll- Your knee requires a secure protection against hard cricket ball having no defense can cause unpredicted damage to the knee joint.

• Top Hat- The top of the wicket-keeping pad, above the knee roll, is known as the top hat. It provides the lower thighs with the most protection.

• Straps- The pad is fastened around the legs using straps that are stretchy and made to fit comfortably.

Material Used in Making of Wicket Keeping Pads

Traditionally, leather was used to construct wicket keeping pads, but today, long-lasting, inexpensive materials that are less in weight are utilised instead. PVC, a synthetic plastic material, PU, also known as Plastazote, a blend of plastic and blowing agents that produces bubbles in the material, and other synthetic materials are some of these substitutes. High density foam comprised of PVC and PU makes up the wicket-keeping pads.

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