The best wicketkeeping gloves to improve your game

The Game

27 May 2025 4 min read

Wicketkeeping kit that is trusted at all levels of cricket.

Gray-Nicolls’ Wicketkeeping collection has been held up as the gold standard in cricket for many years. Trusted by elite cricketers, Gray-Nicolls gloves are used in Test Cricket and beyond.

With stunning designs and unparalleled performance, the Gray-Nicolls Wicketkeeping range has something for all levels of the sport.

Choosing the right wicketkeeping gloves is absolutely essential, From fit, to comfort and performance, every detail needs to be right to ensure you can perform at your best behind the stumps.

 

 

In this guide, we’ll showcase Gray-Nicolls’ wicketkeeping range, with the best gloves for professional cricketers all the way to entry-level gloves for those starting out in the game.

 

What should I look for in a pair of wicketkeeping gloves?

 

When looking for new wicketkeeping gloves, there are plenty of things to consider to ensure you are choosing the right pair for you.

 

Protection level:

Gray-Nicolls wicketkeeping range includes gloves fit for international cricket and the school playing field. Make sure you read the specifications of each glove to ensure the padding and protection will stand up to the bowling you’ll be keeping to.

 

Fit and comfort:

Are your wicketkeeping gloves comfortable? If they aren’t, your performance and enjoyment of wicketkeeping will be greatly diminished. Make sure the gloves fit your hands well, and that you have good flexibility.

 

Grip:

Like protection levels, you need to ensure your wicketkeeping gloves have good enough grip for the standard you are playing at. If you are playing high-level, high intensity and fast paced cricket, you may only get one chance to take an important catch; don’t let the grip on the gloves be the reason your drop it.

    Now we’ve worked out what to look for, it’s time to pick your pair of wicketkeeping gloves from Gray-Nicolls unparalleled collection.

     

    1) Classic Players Edition Wicketkeeping Glove

     

    This is the glove chosen by the top wicketkeepers around the world. The Players Edition is a premium leather glove with square cuff with HD foam padding

    Featuring our updated Octopus grip whch islexible, lightweight, more durable and with large surface area in contact with the ball.

    Perfect for: Elite level wicketkeepers

     

    2) Classic Prestige Wicketkeeping Glove

     

     

    An absolute stalwart of the Gray-Nicolls wicketkeeping collection, the Classic Prestige combines high end performance with an everyday price. Made from lightweight PU, the Prestige features a square cuff and improved catching area. Featuring Octopus grip, the Prestige is full of lightweight protective foam to ensure protection at all times.

     

    Perfect for: Good level club cricket or representative cricket

     

    3) Classic Select Wicketkeeping Glove

     

     

    An ideal glove for junior cricket, the Classic Select wicketkeeping glove is perfect for school or age group players making the jump to senior cricket. Featuring classic ping pong grip which offers a flexible and durable catching area, the Select gloves are PU backed, cotton lined and feature lightweight thimbles to ensure young hands can move fast and freely.

     

    Perfect for: Top level school cricket or casual adult cricket

     

    4) Classic Academy Wicketkeeping Glove

     

    A school cricket essential, the Classic Academy Wicketkeeping Glove is a stylish junior glove with short, rounded cuff design for juniors. Designed specifically for junior cricketers, these are lightweight and flexible to enhance catching thanks to the durable and grippy ping pong palm. 

     

    Who uses Gray-Nicolls Wicketkeeping Gloves?

    Gray-Nicolls are trusted by wicketkeepers on the global stage. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan), Josh da Silva (West Indies) and Kyle Verreynne (South Africa) all wear the gloves with distinction in Test Cricket, while Sarah Bryce (Scotland), Amy Hunter (Ireland) and Beth Mooney (Australia) lead the way in the women’s game.

    Take a look at all our athlete's collections here

     

     

    What the professionals say:

    "Having used the Gray-Nicolls gloves my whole career, I wouldn’t use anything else. The quality of catching area, fit around the hand and durability of the leather, is what makes Gray-Nicolls Keeping gloves the best on the market."

    John Simpson, Sussex CCC Captain and wicketkeeper

     

     

    “Wicketkeepers should be wearing gloves that are on the larger side as we want a large catching area when we keep. Gray-Nicolls gets their sizing spot on to ensure keepers have the best possible opportunity to catch. Couple this with a wide range of gloves to suit all abilities and budgets, as well as high level comfort and protection, you’ve got endless reasons why Gray-Nicolls wicketkeeping gloves are the perfect choice

    Josh Sivier, The WK Coach

     

    It’s time to choose your pair of wicketkeeping gloves! Click here to shop our full Wicketkeeping collection to help you take your game to another level this summer.