Cricket Information

Bat Weight and Pick-up Guide

At cricket-box we appreciate the importance of how a bat feels in the hands, therefore we indicate if a bat is light, medium or heavy. This is based on the pick-up and feel of the bat and not totally reliable on the dead weight of the bat. As a very basic guide a light bat may weigh between 2lb 6 oz to 2lb 9oz, a medium bat between 2lb 9oz and 2lb 12oz and a heavy bat over 2lb 12oz, however a skilled bat maker, with careful consideration to balance can make even say a 2lb 12oz bat with a light pick-up

Junior Bat Weights

The above table shows the approximate weights of junior bats (in lb's & oz's), this can depend on whether the bat is English or Kashmir Willow. Kashmir Willow bats tend to be heavier.

Bat Size Guide

Cricketers and all top coaches agree with suppliers and manufacturers that choosing the correct size bat is vital for the proper technical development of young cricketers. It is important that the bat is not too long and more importantly not too heavy to hinder correct stroke play and good technique. Junior bats are scaled down in size and weight to meet this important requirement. However, the above table is only a general guide and the most important factor is that the bat must be comfortable in the hands of the batsman, young or old, because each batter will have their own individual needs.

Ball Sizes/Weights

Senior balls wiegh 5 1/2 oz, ladies balls 5oz and junior balls 4 3/4oz. Junior balls are generally used up to under 13 level of junior cricket.

Surridge Teamwear Size Chart

The table above is provided by Surridge and relates to their playing and training kit, other manufacturers sizes may vary.

Umesh Valjee, right, who led England Deaf to a draw in 2008, is in charge again for January's tour Down Under

The ECB today named the England Deaf squad for the forthcoming tour of Australia in January 2011.

The squad will play one Test match during the Ashes series for deaf cricketers, followed by two one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals as part of a tri-series against Australia and South Africa in Geelong.

England will be looking to win back the trophy currently held by Australia after their last encounter in 2008 ended in a draw.

The Ashes series for deaf cricketers dates back to the early 1990s, which signalled the start of the May/Craven Trophy for the winners and was the fore-runner to the first Deaf World Cup in 1996.

George Greenway, James Schofield and Michael Weathersby are all new to the squad and will be making their first trip Down Under, hoping to show captain Umesh Valjee what they are capable of.

ECB national disability cricket manager Ian Martin said: “Everyone involved in deaf cricket in England is looking forward to the forthcoming series and the challenge that playing against Australia in Australia brings.

“The last Ashes series for deaf cricketers was very close and we are looking forward to a well fought contest. We are also looking forward to the tri-series involving South Africa, whom we have not faced for a few years.

“We have some new faces in the squad and a new, but experienced coaching team with the opportunity to bring two titles home. The squad are well prepared and ready for the challenges that lie ahead.”

England Deaf squad to tour Australia
Umesh Valjee (captain, Middlesex)
Paul Allen (Derbyshire) - Sponsored by Cricket-box
Saul Allison (Surrey)
Liam Backhurst (Durham)
Matt Clinton (Cumbria)
James Dixon (Lancashire)
Matthew Everett (Essex)
Stephen George (Devon)
George Greenway (Devon)
Chris Hughes (Warwickshire)
Stefan Pichowski (Kent)
James Schofield (Gwent)
Darrell Sykes (Yorkshire)
Michael Weathersby (Glamorgan)
Andrew Wood (Yorkshire)

Schedule
(all matches to take place at Geelong Grammar School)

Jan 17-19: Australia v England, Ashes Test

Jan 21: Australia v South Africa, ODI
Jan 22: South Africa v England, ODI
Jan 23: Australia v England, ODI
Jan 24: South Africa v England, Australia v England, both T20
Jan 26: Australia v South Africa, England v Australia, both T20
Jan 27: ODI final

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1 to 1 Coaching

England fixtures 2012

West Indies in UK 2012
May 2 West Indies arrive

May 5-7 - Three-day match v Sussex - PROBIZ County Ground

May 10-13 - Four-day match v England Lions - Wantage Road, Northampton

May 17-21- 1st Test- Lord's

May 25-29- 2nd Test- Trent Bridge

June 2-3- Two-day match v Leicestershire - Grace Road

June 7-11 - 3rd Test - Edgbaston

June 13 - 50-over match v Middlesex - Lord's

June 16 - 1st NatWest ODI - Rose Bowl

June 19 - 2nd NatWest ODI (D/N) - Kia Oval

June 22 - 3rd NatWest ODI - Headingley Carnegie

June 24 - NatWest International T20 - Trent Bridge

June 25 - West Indies depart

Australia in UK 2012
June 17 - Australia arrive

June 21 - 50-over match v Leicestershire - Grace Road

June 23 - ODI v Ireland - Stormont

June 26 - 50-over match v Essex (D/N) - Chelmsford

June 29 - 1st NatWest ODI - Lord’s

July 1 - 2nd NatWest ODI - Kia Oval

July 4 - 3rd NatWest ODI (D/N) - Edgbaston

July 7 - 4th NatWest ODI - Emirates Durham ICG

July 10 - 5th NatWest ODI (D/N) - Old Trafford

July 11- Australia team departs

South Africa in UK 2012
July 5/6 - South Africa arrive

July 9-10 - Two-day match v Somerset - Taunton

July 13-15 - Three-day match v Kent - Canterbury

July 19-23 - 1st Test - Kia Oval

July 27-28 - Two-day match v Worcestershire - New Road

Aug 2-6 - 2nd Test - Headingley Carnegie

Aug 10-11 - Two-day match v Derbyshire - Derby

Aug 16-20 - 3rd Test - Lord's

Aug 22 - 50-over match v Gloucestershire - Bristol

Aug 24 - 1st NatWest ODI - SWALEC Stadium

Aug 28 - 2nd NatWest ODI (D/N) - Rose Bowl

Aug 31 - 3rd NatWest ODI (D/N) - Kia Oval

Sept 2 - 4th NatWest ODI - Lord’s

Sept 5 - 5th NatWest ODI (D/N) - Trent Bridge

Sept 8 - 1st NatWest T20 - Emirates Durham ICG

Sept 10 - 2nd NatWest T20 (F) - Old Trafford

Sept 12 - 3rd NatWest T20 (F) - Edgbaston

Sept 13 - South Africa team departs for ICC World T20

Aug 12 - Scotland v England, venue tbc

Major domestic finals
August 25: Friends Life t20 finals day, SWALEC Stadium
Sept 15: Clydesdale Bank 40 final, Lord’s

Key
D/N: Day/night match
F: Full match played under floodlights