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cricket player: batsman
cricket player: batsman
Player who takes position to hit the ball; like all cricketers, this player wears the traditional white or cream white.
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helmet
Hard piece of equipment designed to protect the head from the ball’s impact.
face mask
Wire mask attached to the helmet to protect the batsman’s face.
stud
Each of the small spikes attached to the sole to provide traction when batting or running.
cricket shoe
Shoe that supports and protects the ankle; its sole is usually fitted with studs.
running shoe
pad
Heavily padded piece of equipment that protects the batsman’s legs and knees from the ball’s impact.
glove
Padded piece of equipment covering the hand and wrist; it is shaped around the fingers and is flexible enough to provide a good grip on the bat.
hand
bat
Piece formed of a flat section connected to a rubber-covered handle that the batsman uses to hit the ball; its maximum length is 96 cm.
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