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Glass Protek | A New Way To Protect Your Bat's Toe

Glass Protek | A New Way To Protect Your Bat's Toe Glass Pro-Tek is a new protection guard on the toes of CA cricket bats. A balanced formulated semi-see-through material fitted at the toes of cricket bats for protection and durability of cricket bats. Quite advance than the existing rubber toe protection, it protects the bat for a longer time and refrains from chipping and damage. Since our cricket bats are played within a variety of pitches like hard soil, concrete, the taping of the bat can reduce its age and destroy its aesthetics especially at the lower end. Playing on wet ground can pump moisture into the willow of the bat which consequently becomes an agent in damage and cracks. But with the Glass-Pro-Tek technology one has not to worry about his/ her cricket bat's health anymore.

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3D Tile Bat-Grips

3D Tile Bat-Grips CA sports takes good consideration while designing and making its bat grips. These grips are among the best one can get in today's market. This is because it is not just any rubber grip rather it is designed perfectly and made using the Thailand tree latex. Thailand Tree latex is not like other synthetic latex, Southern Thailand has many rubber tree plantations and this latex is especially obtained by the hard work of skilled workers from the sap of these trees. It is carefully coagulated and processed further to be finally used to make the bat grips. The material's nature is environment friendly. Moreover, it contains antimicrobial compounds by nature making it healthy too. This is expertly utilized by CA to aid in making the best bat grips around which are much better than the artificial grips available from the competing manufacturers. It is not just the material that makes it stand out. The bat grip has a special 'ripple' design for the most efficient and stable grip. This is combined with the expertly designed cushion for comfort and longevity. The innovators of such unique products are our very own product engineers who have perfectly designed these bat grips after having done research and experiments along with expert feedback from professionals to provide everyone with one of the best-designed grips made from the perfect Thailand rubber latex. Don't just take our words; see how every best professional prefers our bat grips.

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The Art of bowling and its evolution over time

The game of cricket wouldn’t be what it is today without both the sport, and the players that make it so entertaining, evolve and adapt as time goes on. If cricket were to still be played today the way it was played in its primal years from the 16th -19th century, I doubt tickets at Lord’s would be selling out the way it is today! Many improvements have been made to all aspects of the game, not just where the skills of players are concerned, but to the facilitation of matches, the sportsmanship, the training and nutrition, and of course, the rules too. In this blog I’ll be exploring changes in one particular aspect of the game: Bowling. In the recent history of competitive cricket on an international level (since the birth of the ICC), there have been a plethora of talented and inspirational players who have made a name for themselves and their teams. Seeing these players both on-screen and live in matches has had a lasting effect on the passion and love that youngsters express for the game as a result of their consistent performances, and many a time it also stems from their unique styles and techniques they have adopted. When it comes to the bowlers that fit this category for me, a few names instantly come to mind. I presume many of you may be like me where you grew up with influence and inspiration from bowlers across a few generations, for whatever reasons they may be! Well, what better a way to see the changes that have occurred in the art of bowling than to see them in action in the last few generations of bowlers! If there had to be a “Top 5 bowlers of the late 20th century” list, where those people are ones who have changed the way the game is perceived by breaking norms etc. I would have to include: Wasim Akram, Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, Glenn McGrath, and Malcolm Marshall. Akram’s left-arm fast bowling action with his uncanny, short run-up resembled that of a viper coiling up to strike its prey, leaving batsmen completely unprepared to face his deliveries. His unique shoulder technique, as well as his delivery speed peaking at around 145kph, while also switching between over and around the wicket, were all contributing factors to the unquestionable dominance Akram asserted while on the field. The late Shane Warne is one who needs no introduction. His leisurely, short run-up and seemingly easy action, followed by leg-spin deliveries that absolutely ripped across the surface of the wicket, spoke one word and one word only: OUT. The turn he was able to generate was among the main reasons he was such a terror to batsmen. Along with that, he was a passionate and outspoken individual on the cricket pitch who could simultaneously raise morale of his own teammates, while destroying that of the opposition with his sledging and mind-games. Another legendary spinner, Muralitharan, was a machine when it came to economy by forcing the batsmen into a very conservative approach due to his huge arsenal of variations. Glenn McGrath and Malcolm Marshall were assassins with the ball with their savage bodyline bowling techniques and specialty in short balls. McGrath’s towering height of 6’6 definitely helped him with his pace and bounce generation, and his clean, wicket-to-wicket line of action forced batsmen to have to play at each and every ball. In my opinion, this generation of bowlers were the inspiration for the young aspiring international stars of today to play the way they do, with even more unique styles coming into play. Coming now to the more recent generation of bowlers from the new millennium, my proposed top 5 would be James Anderson, Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, Rashid Khan, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Jimmy Anderson, the King of Swing, earned his name from his countless highlight reel features. The way he makes the ball drift is something I have not seen anyone do so elegantly, consistently, and precisely as him. Jasprit Bumrah’s galloping run-up and stiff bowling arm may have raised eyebrows at one point in his early career, but his merciless death-bowling and wicket taking soon silenced his critics. He is one of the best to ever do the yorker which is a skill that is considered a rare ace in most bowler’s collection of deliveries. Pat Cummins’ deceptive action as well as suffocating bouncers makes him such an intimidating force to batsmen too. Rashid Khan’s 100kph+ bowling speeds and fast run up, accompanied by his many different googly variations was almost completely unseen in cricket before, and Ravi Ashwin’s distinct action, his trademark carrom ball, and “LBW trap” bowling setup made these two spinners in particular so fascinating to watch. Bowling has tested the boundaries of the rulebooks of cricket since the birth of the sport, and it’s because of the ingenuity, creativity, and daring nature of the player that have allowed it to become such a refined and beautiful skill. We at CA Sports are thrilled to have worked with so many distinguished players who have shown their prowess with both the bat and ball too, such as Kieron Pollard, Chris Jordan etc

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Why do people love cricket?

Cricket is a very popular sport that is played all over the world, though in some countries it is more popular. Cricket has been played in England since the 16th century and is one of the most popular sports. It is the national sport of the United Kingdom and first gained popularity in the 17th century. There are numerous reasons why people prefer to play and watch cricket over other sports. Cricket is played by people all over the world but the national summer sport of England, which is now popular throughout, especially in Australia, India, Pakistan, the West Indies, and the British Isles. Its modern form was created in England, where it first gained popularity, and it is primarily enjoyed by current and past members. There are over 2.5 billion cricket fans worldwide, spread across 180 countries. Cricket is a dynamic, exciting, challenging, and most importantly FUN 'cricket bat and ball' team sport suitable for both children and adults. There are many reasons why we enjoy cricket. Here are seven reasons why we love to play cricket. 1. It can be played anywhere. When it comes to cricket, location is never an issue. You could play it anywhere, including the beaches, streets, parks, and backyards. Many players who have represented their country at an international level learned the rules of the game from street cricket. A great example is Wasim Akram, who has played on the streets with a softball. As a result, it truly feels like a game that belongs to everyone, regardless of nationality or living circumstances. You can play it with a partner/s on your lawn with basic equipment (only a bat and a softball). CA Sports offers a huge selection of bats and balls. You can select any bat or ball easily from the CA Sports websites. Softball cricket is a very popular replica of the original game of cricket. 2. Thrilling Game If you've ever watched cricket, you're aware of how quickly this satiation changes in this sport. The team that appears to be winning the game may ultimately lose it. Cricketers break records almost in every tournament, which is one of the most exciting aspects of the game. This is one of the best games for fans, whether it's a T20 or a one-day match. The excitement lasts till the last ball. If you enjoy suspense, cricket is the game for you! You never really know what will occur next. The team may perform a miracle when you least expect it, or it could lose a game and ruin your World Cup dreams. Occasionally, umpires make incorrect judgments, disappointing thousands of viewers. Cricket evokes a wide range of emotions, from disappointment to excitement. Cricket is one of the most enduring sports in the world because of the sight of fans waving the flags of their favorite teams and cheering on their favorite players. 3. They’re a Range of Different Tournaments Worldwide cricket has four distinct types are following: Test Matches. (Lasting a maximum of 5 days) One-day Internationals (ODI's) – with 50 overs per side Twety20 Internationals (T20I's) – with 20 overs per side T10 (Not yet recognized by the ICC) - 10 overs per side The International Cricket Council, which additionally gives match authorities, has laid out the principles and guidelines under which these matches are played. The freshest and most famous cricket structure is the T20. Test cricket is a match between two 11-player international level teams. In essence, the team with the most runs at the end of the game will win. Each side has two innings ODI A maximum of 50 overs are given to each of two teams of 11 players. The team with the highest score wins the match after the game is over. Twety20 World Cups Compared to other cricket formats, the international T20 family is substantially larger. T20 is the most recent and the best arrangement of cricket International Sports Equipment Industry T10 cricket is a shortened version of cricket. The game lasts about 90 minutes and consists of two teams playing a single innings with a maximum of 10 overs (60 legal balls) per side. In addition to having developed a brand-new format that starts in 2021; England is where several cricket formats have their roots. 4. Cricket Legends We appreciate watching cricket and are likewise connected with well-known cricket players. Cricketers who are notable beyond the game are regarded for their commitments to the game as well as their accomplishments. A great number of cricketers are remembered as heroes. These players or legends serve as role models for many people. Some of the popular names are Shoaib Malik (Pakistan), Eoin Morgan (England), Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh), Brian Lara (Westindies), Andrew Albirnie (Ireland), etc. 5. Cricketers are not just cricketers anymore Cricket is a sport that backs industries like CA Sports and employees from various walks of life. Cricket is one of the sports where players are only judged on their technique, talent, and skill set. Additionally, you shouldn't worry about retirement if you are an excellent cricket player. You can start a cricket academy, work as a talk show analyst, open a brand, or you can become a coach like Inzamam-ul-Haq. Many cricketers earned the name after their retirement, like Ramiz Raja, PCB head and commentator. 6. Educational Institutes and Cricket. Cricket is encouraged at all educational levels. There are a lot of schools, colleges, and universities where students play cricket. School and university teams play against each other, and this sport is quite popular in educational institutes. 7. Health benefits of playing cricket Playing cricket has multiple physical and social advantages. Let's look at a couple of them: Stamina: The continuous running across the field helps to build endurance. Batsmen, bowlers, and fielders all have to run and perform on the field, which requires lots of breath and stamina. Playing cricket improves your balance while running on fields with grippers and spikes. Grippers and spikes are special shoes for cricketers dedicated to playing on rough and tough grounds and wickets. Cricketers' Spikes Plus from CA Sports are quite well-known spikes and grippers among cricketers. View them on CA Global. Flexibility: Exercises for cricketers involve lots of body stretching that helps them preventing them from muscle spasms and injuries.A cricket player develops better hand-eye coordination when catching or throwing the ball. Cardio: Cricket is a fantastic cardiovascular workout because it involves a lot of running, tossing, and sprinting around the field.Strengthening muscles: Cricket, like any other sport, aids in building and toning muscles. Team building Skills: When their team wins, children who play cricket develop feelings of pride and success. They also acquire collaboration and other social skills. Conclusion Cricket is definitely an interesting game. No matter where it is played, on the streets, or in the Cricket World Cup, it will always bring people together. It has connected the world and people across the globe. According to World Cricket Council (WCC) survey data, cricket is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. The sport has grown significantly in recent years, with an increase in the number of players and fans.

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The difference b/w a cricket spike & gripper

Your performance on the field is affected by several factors, one of which is your shoe. Assume you ignored the shoe factor and wore any shoe to the game. You may still succeed, but with bruised feet. So you'd better get the right shoe for your cricket role. There are two types of footwear that are mostly used in cricket field and available in CA sports website. On a cricket ground, both spike shoes and gripper shoes are acceptable. Each of them, however, is created particularly for a certain role in the game. In accordance with their roles, cricket players are not required to wear gripper or spiked shoes during matches. However, you should select the appropriate shoe type based on your role for your comfort on the field. A cricketer's performance is largely determined by skill and the appropriate footwear. Spike shoes Players typically wear specialized cricket shoes when playing cricket outside on a true natural cricket ground. These shoes have metal spikes, whereas gripper shoes do not. The spikes are a part of the kit to help the player keep their balance when bowling or playing on pitches with little or no grip. The soles of these shoes are invariably covered in tiny metal spikes. If you examine them closely, you will see that the studs are distributed equally across the sole. It is essential to guarantee the user's maximum stability and close support with secure grips on grass, damp surfaces, and greasy surfaces. Cricket spiked footwear will always have an increased height at the ankles to prevent any injuries from rapid braking on the bowlers' landing zones. Cricket spikes are made of a certain material. Cricket shoe spikes come in a variety of materials because different pitches may call for different kinds of spikes. The choice of cricket spikes for a specific location is highly influenced by the weather and type of playing surface available for the match in order to achieve the best results.CA sports have a very good variety of spike shoes with vibrant colors. Sprinters can adjust their cricket spike shoes to suit their immediate needs by adding or removing them. For the best ground contact, the traditional heel drop is maintained. In contrast to earlier spike variants, CA have vibrant color and 3D branding looks that are grounded with less weight, extra stability and support ensuring long-lasting performance. Removable spikes offer extra ease for timely choice according to need. Do Cricket Spikes remove Cricket spikes can be taken off. When wearing somewhat lighter shoes or when upgrading your cricket field to a synthetic surface, you can take them off. Although removing the spikes is a simple process, the spike key tool required for effective spike. Cricket shoes without spikes are acceptable, but not for any playing position. They can only be used when playing on fields with hard surfaces as long as they contain enough gripper spikes to grip the ground. Spike types Metal, plastic, and gripper are the three major types of spikes that are frequently used in cricket shoes. Metal spikes are pointy and can pierce the shoes of opposing players. Because of their softer surface, gripper spikes are less likely to hurt the feet of other players. Because of their extremely hard surface, plastic spikes can last a very long period without deteriorating like gripper or metal spikes do. Gripper These cricket shoes do not contain spikes, but they must nevertheless meet all other requirements for a cricket shoe. If you've never played on a cricket field before, it can be a little difficult for you to comprehend this. Grippers can only be used when playing on fields with hard surfaces as long as they contain enough gripper spikes to grip the ground. Special cricket shoes with gripper dimple patterns on the outsoles are typically worn instead of spikes In addition to on natural grass, different surfaces are also used for outdoor cricket games. Concrete and various varieties of turf are two of these other surfaces. Top Material Either microfiber or polyethylene should be used for the top material. CA grippers are lightweight and incredibly durable because they may be used in a variety of weather conditions. To give cricketers enough air, the top microfiber is always mesh- or net-covered. Gripper Grips are the more robust and protruding gripper elements seen at the bottom of cricket gripper shoes. The midsole of a gripper cricket shoe is padded and cushioned to support the cricketer's enhanced jumping activity. Regardless of the jump height, the cushioning is essential to provide the user with secure and comfortable landings. Grippers are composed of synthetic leather, and its padding-strengthened sole ensures comfort and easy movement on the field. Stability and performance: CA Sports' gripper shoes have a superb sole that supports stability and agility performance. The necessary level of softening relief is addressed by the revolutionary midsole with a fine heel and upper air vent on CA shoes. The composition of the shoe leather of the batting shoes provides outstanding strength. Modern-looking footwear made with microfiber PU technology satisfies every ardent player's demand. For the user's comfort, a cricket gripper shoe should typically additionally contain antiskid features, additional paddings at the heels, and double cushioning. Therefore, the following responsibilities represent the primary differences between spike shoes and gripper cricket shoes: Shoes for batting: Batters must occasionally dash through wickets with their eyes centered on the bowlers while facing fastballs that travel at speeds of up to 90 mph. They must be able to quickly turn after each run while maintaining a firm grip on the ground. A batter is ideally fitted with cricket grippers. Bowling shoes: Bowlers have more difficult jobs since they must run quickly and break at the exact crease while turning. The majority of them frequently jump high to reach their targets at the crease for extraordinary deliveries, making it easier. As a result, the bowlers' every motion requires cushioned ones. Cricket spike shoes are the best option for them because they have a greater hold on the ground than gripper shoes do. Fielding Shoes: Fielders can wear spiked shoes or gripper cricket shoes as long as they are lightweight to guarantee that their range of motion is unrestricted. Their roles occasionally require tight grips as well. Conclusion Cricket footwear preference is different for each person. Priority must be given to the type of cricket, the playing environment, and your own comfort! Choosing footwear that look fantastic but prevent you from playing at your best is useless! Make sure to trial before you buy so that you can make the best decision after you have all the facts. We sincerely hope that this post has given you all the knowledge you need to be informed about spike and gripper and how they should be used.

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A Look at the History of CA Sports

A Look at the History of CA Sports CA owns a strong history of providing quality sports equipment since the time it was founded by Charaghdin Abdulrasheed in Sialkot. CA Sports started with manufacturing wooden tennis rackets and started production of cricket bats and sponsored their first cricketer, Salim Malik in 1978. Cricket always gets to grip with a good quality bat. After getting your hands on a new bat there is a huge temptation to put it straight into the action. So, the power ratio between bat and ball is protected by CA. CA makes sure to provide bat who has a long life, whether you use it for serious cricket to casual fun playing. CA sports have launched an online store for the ease of their customers around the world and in Pakistan. They provide a specialized range of bats including hard balls bats, softball bats, and fiber bats. The curve-shaped bats we see in today’s cricket were first produced by CA in 1979. Cricket is a favorite street sport in Pakistan and youth takes a keen interest in fetching a nice bat to play. The demand for cricket bats has been always high at the club level and regional levels. The sales of ‘tape ball cricket bats’ is always increasing. A ‘tape ball’ is a tennis ball wrapped in electrical tape and used to play street cricket. Tape ball cricket has developed into an integral part of the game in Pakistan and the format is played in virtually every sports group or club; pacers such as Shoaib Akhtar and Wasim Akram developed and refined their bowling line and length from the bounce and speed generated by the bounce of the tape ball. Tape ball bats can vary in length, width, and weight as compared with regular cricket bats, and they are more curved. CA produces 40,000 to 45,000 regular bats every year and up to 500,000 tape ball bats. “CA is the pioneer in tape ball bats.” The bats are only sold in Pakistan and Bangladesh and the wood used for these bats comes from Mansehra, Peshawar, Abbottabad, and Rawalkot. CA makes it possible for youngsters to enjoy their passion for cricket in affordable prices as well. CA is playing a vital role from innumerable years in providing cricket bats for local sports. CA bats are found in local stores easily. Since the launch of the official online store of CA in Pakistan, CA is trying to get recognition in the international market. Brand Ambassadors of CA Sports are Tamim Iqbal from Bangladesh, Tillakaratne Dilshan from Sri Lanka, Shoaib Malik from Pakistan, Chris Gayle from West Indies. CA has sponsored many national & international players like Inzamam ul Haq, Javed Miandad, Saeed Anwar, Moin Khan, Saleem Malik, Ijaz Ahmed, Umer Akmal, Haris Sohail, Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Brian Lara, Carl Hooper, Michael Bevan, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene, Marvan Atapattu, Jacob Oram, Shakib Al Hasan, and Shoaib Malik. CA is the official supplier to the Pakistan Cricket Board and sponsors the national cricket team. CA is confident to shape a great image of sports goods around the globe. CA sports manufacturing factory is highly equipped with ever-changing needs for cricket. CA ensures that their bats are well designed and crafted skillfully. To provide the best quality on products especially hardball bats, they come with quality seals. Each seal has an exclusive 12 digit code which customer can verify on CA sports website. Traditionally, cricket bats are made from willow wood, specifically from a variety of white willow called ‘cricket bat willow’ or ‘Salix alba var. caerulea’, which is tough yet pliable. This type of willow is cultivated only in England or Kashmir and the trees are usually harvested between the ages of 15 and 20 years. This soft fibrous timber of the willow possesses the perfect characteristics for balance, power, and durability to perform in a cricketing environment due to its stringy wood fibers that give the wood elasticity, the key to its performance. It is treated with raw (unboiled) linseed oil, which has a protective function. English willows are specially grown for manufacturing cricket bats. English Willow is softer in nature. The moisture content in the Kashmir Willow bat is greater. Kashmir willow is getting more expensive as the Government is trying to protect the use of the raw material; hence the price is gradually going up. The Kashmir wood is very durable and if knocked in properly may last longer than the English Willow equivalent. The sweet spot (punch) is less dynamic compared to English Willow cricket bats. Once you start hardball it is recommended you use an English willow bat, due to significant performance advantage. The ball will travel much easier and further off the sweet spot of a well prepared English willow bat for the same amount of effort. It is important to note the English willow bats need to be prepared by knocking in and oiling in most cases before they can be played with a hardball. This is very important and if it is not done properly it can have a detrimental effect on the performance and life of your bat. They also need regular maintenance and care. White willows are whiter in color, whereas the Kashmir willows are brownish in color. Also, the grain density of White willows is higher than Kashmir willow. White willow bats are actually the best for experienced players. While Kashmir willow bats are good for beginners. Kashmir willow bats are not as popular as White willow cricket bats but some of them are of international standards and have been used by many international players. These bats are heavier than the White willow bats because the Kashmir willow is heavy. This makes it difficult to handle these bats. These bats are useful if you are playing with softer balls.

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Seasoned English Willow Bats

Seasoned English Willow Bats Nothing can substitute English willow in international cricket bats. As one can guess its origin in England and mainly from two sources. English willow is obtained from the tree named Salix that grows in England only. When tree wood is cut into clefts then it is graded accordingly for various bat qualities. CA Sports is the largest importer of English willow clefts in Pakistan. Each graded cleft is seasoned and aged in asuitable environment for a time. This seasoning makes it more punchy and lightweight. Moisture management processes make each cleft suitable for cutting, peeling, and pressing. Seasoning and aging of willow are very important for the long life and solidnessof cleft.Under the supervision of willow experts in CA Sports, company stocks and supply ideal seasoned cleft that contributes to the quality bats.

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What is Power Tek Technology?

Revolutionary modification in the softball bats Power Tek technology is the new way to empower batsmen who tend to hit miles. Despite a highly popular game in South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan) no company ever thought of innovating for street cricketers. Power Tek is working as a trampoline while hitting the softball and gives 50% more reaction to the hit than the ordinary bats. Bat is prepared with a layer that helps in hitting boundaries. A new range of cricket bats that include Dragon, White Tiger, Night Mare, Wolf, and Falcon are Power-Tek enabled in all variations. If you want to see the difference in performance and put higher scores on the board probably these are the best bats for you.

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Introducing Wick-Tek Technology

Introducing Wick-Tek Technology The modern-day sportswear industry relies on the latest innovation from the manufacturers because the user's comfort is every brand's top priority. Wick-Tek technology is sweat absorbing Anti-odor ability for the polyester fabric. New Wick-Tek fabric absorbs all the unwanted sweat from the body and makes your attire look dry and odorless. Unlike conventional polyester apparels where sweat patches start becoming visible after little or no exertion especially in hot and soggy weather ruins your persona. Wick-Tek polyester fabrics are processed for skin delicacy thus very comfy in wearing. Ideal for casual and sportswear lifestyle you can wear our apparel range around the clock. Wick-Tek technology is available in the assorted collection of shirts and trousers. CA Sports always care for its brand prestige hence CA's brand users are socially confident and stand out from the rest.

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Cricket Bat Care

Cricket Bat Care Oiling Your Cricket Bat Oiling your cricket bat is an integral part of its care. Because numerous manufacturers’ opinion on this aspect sums up the point that on getting bats for repairing, their keen observation regarding the condition of those bats concluded that, round about 50 % of them were not oiled properly and the other ones were excessively oiled up. You ought to look into these steps by following which you can attain the perfect balance in oiling your bat. Use a tiny piece of cloth comprising very soft fabric, apply a thin coat of oil on it and start rubbing it to the face, edges, toe, and back of the bat. After getting done with the oil application you ought to leave your bat in a horizontal direction and let it dry up for 12 hours’ maximum. And after that second coat can be applied. Where you can leave bat for other 12 hours after application. And later your bat is all set to be knocked in. You are supposed to oil your bat properly and on regular intervals because that’s how the wooden fibers can be guarded and your bat tends to get cracks less likely. Also, the bat with an anti-scruff cover doesn’t need oiling on its face but its back does need it. Knocking your cricket bat: Knocking-in your cricket bat is one of the important parts of its preparation. Because all of the bats tend to perform way much better in case of being knocked in. The edges, toe, and blade all ought to be well knocked in order to tackle the cricket ball and that’s how it is defended from breakage and damage. This knocking process is supposed to be carried out gradually and carefully in order to ensure the compactness of the wood of the bat and so that fibers can be compressed and knitted together. Using bat mallet: Always prefer hardwood bat mallet, gently strike the face and edges of the bat to harden and round these areas. Be careful with not hitting edges, toes, or back of the back so that it can be protected from unnecessary damage. Repeat this process and you will see a gradual increase in the power of your blows. After doing this knocking session for a minimum of 2-3 hours you can test your bat by hitting some short catches from any old cricket ball. And if you get to see marks or smudges on the face of your bat, it is an indicator of needing another knocking process of 4 hours. And after some more practice, your bat is supposed to be ready for performing in a competitive scenario of the game. Further protection: Application of fiber tape on the edges of your bat and anti-scuff sheet can be of great help. Also, the wrapping up of your bat from a protective cover positioned at a distance of 3-5mm from its toe can be done and the cover running up the face of the cricket bat along with its finishing just below the branding of a company’s logo. "Inspect your bat regularly for early signs of damage or dryness." Pre-knocking in bats: Although a bat is already ‘knocked in’ but it still requires care and a proper checking before it can be a part of your match and pitch. But this checking procedure isn’t lengthy. Don’t use bat mallet and move straight onto net practice using an old cricket ball to knock it on the face in order to improve the performance of a bat. Final Tips Observe your bat keenly to identify early signs of damage and dryness due to lack of oiling. This can defend your bat from any premature breaking. Use a cricket ball of good quality while practicing. Be careful with the toe of a bat from getting wet During a series of cricket matches and the blade and edges of your bat thoroughly that apply a light coating of oil still if a crack appears on the face and edges sand them out and apply oil. If you lack to take care of your bat then damage can happen to it also other conditions that contribute to its destruction can be mistimed strokes, misuse, incorrect storage, lack of care and maintenance, using it against substandard cricket balls, and using it in wet weather conditions along with making it wet. So under all these situations if any damage happens to encountered by your bat, you ought to seek its immediate repair.

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Choose the Perfect size for Batting Pad & Gloves.

How to Choose the Perfect size Batting Pad and Gloves. "The hand, leg safeguard" Cricket pads and gloves are utilized in several sizes. Imperative factors while selecting kits and gloves concerned the estimated size, height, comfortability, and reliability. So, the question arises: What is the standard way to choose the perfect sizes? People of distinctive statures have diverse sizes. According to their needs, gloves, pads are made. Sizes may slightly change according to product manufacturers. CA brand is consolidating these accessories and offering diverse measurements chart availability. Below is one of the measurement charts that you just can follow to help in the shopping. CA presenting size chart is available with large men, men, small men, boys, and small cricket pads and gloves. The pad size estimation requires the center of the knee to the top of the foot. Large men: These are the maximum size of the cricket pads 17.5cm. Men: This category involves the measurement 17cm with a minor difference in comparison to the large men category. Small men: For those having 16.5 cm size. Boys: Perfect for 15.5cm size. Small boys: Ideal for minimum size 13.75cm. Here is the size chart for the range of the glove : The glove's estimate measured from the fringe of the palm to the upper of fingers. Large men: Gloves designed for the hand height of 21.5cm and width 11cm. Men: Men category goes with palm height 21cm and width 10cm. Small men: Preferred to small height men holding hand height 20cm and w10cm. Boys: Can be used by boys holding height of palm 19cm and width 9.5cm. Small boys: Minimum gloves size ranging height 17cm a width 9.0cm. If this size chart doesn't match your hands or leg's size, then you should grab the pad or gloves long or short as you required.

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Choose the Perfect size for Cricket Bat’s

Choose the Perfect size for Cricket Bat’s Cricket bat’s utilize by cricketers come in a wide range with dynamic sizes that vary in performance-related traits. The huge concern while purchasing a bat comes from buyers related to volume effectiveness, reliability, and satisfaction. so "what benchmarks to be set for buying a bat fit to the buyer"? The primary focus and predefined merit are the measurement of the tallness of the leg of distinctive structures. The size is categorized from 0 to 6 for younger players. Whereas the Harrow, small men, short handle, and large handle are for the senior category.The above-described volumes are the standard sizes that CA is advertising to their clients and fulfilling their needs progressively. Cricket bat measurement is taken from tip to toe. Below is the Size chart of the given sizes: The description of sizes is described below. Size of Younger Players: Size 0 - This is designed for the little ones who may satisfactory for the kids' aged from 2 to 4 years with bats less than 4 feet. Size 1 -This category is designed for kids whose height lie 4 to 4'3" and age may between 4 to 5 years. Size 2 - Perfect for those holding height of 4'4" to 4'6" and age lie between 6 to 7 years. Size 3 - It's the ideal one for kids lock up height 4'6" and 4'9" and age about 8 years. Size 4- Better for the youngers aged between 9 to 10 years old and having the height of 4’9” to 4’11” approximately. Size 5- Highly recommended to those holding height of 4’11” to 5’2" and aged around 10 to 11-year-old youngers. Size 6- Biggest size in the junior lot attaining a height of 5’2” to 5’4” and aged between 12 to 13 years old. Size of Older Players Harrow-In the older lot, a bat named Harrow is outlined for grown-ups with the age of 13 to 15 years holding a stature of 5’4” to 5’8”. Small Men-This bat category is fit for players carrying the height of 5’7” and 5’9”. Short Handle-Short handles bats are made for young people whose tallness is between 5’5” and 6’. This one is outlined for the cricketers performing on the ground. Large Handle- The short handle and large handle are not much distinctive from each other with having a contrast of an inch planned for the stature over 6'. Bats always should be according to the heights of batsmen for productive results. These sizes may alter agreeing on the providers of bats. Check out our Cricket Bats: CA LEGENED JR-20 BAT EVIN LEWIS 17 CRICKET BAT MORGS 20K 1.0 CRICKET BAT

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Jason Jonathan Roy CA Brand Ambassador

Coming to the United Kingdom at the tender age of 10 from his birthplace of Durban, South Africa, Jason Jonathan Roy brought his passion and competence at the game with him, and soon stormed into the Surrey County Cricket Club team as a 17-year-old during the 2008 Twenty20 cup. Selectors noted his success as one of the star players for the prestigious Croydon-based independent school of Whitgift, and it was in fact his fielding talents that earned him his place as a substitute later that summer against the mighty South Africa. Over the next 6 years, Roy went on to score numerous half tonnes and centuries, which put himself right at the top of the list for professional premier league signings; in particular, as part of the Bangladesh Premier League. The 2014 NatWest T20 Blast was where Roy truly began to make a name for himself in my opinion, as I remember watching this series as a young secondary school cricketer in awe of some of the vivid and destructive firework displays this man was putting on with his very own hands and willow. The match-winning Surrey star amassed a total of 677 runs at an average of 48.35 runs in all 15 innings, at a ridiculous strike rate of 157; thus coining the title of Highest Run Scorer of the Series. His signature strokes such as his thundering overhead sixes straight back over bowler’s heads as well as his switch hitting often got him compared to fellow South African born Kevin Pietersen, even by the man himself. Roy proved himself to be the embodiment of Eoin Morgan’s ideology of what the new age of English Cricket should be: free-spirited, in late 2015 by making his maiden ODI century in the UAE. Following this with another two tonnes on home soil against Sri Lanka the following summer in front of the roars of his county family at the Kia Oval was testament enough to show Roy’s true potential and silence his critiques who blew their trumpets after England’s infamous 2015 world cup run. Roy was relentless in proving his limited-overs batting prowess, and smashed a colossal 180 in Melbourne against the home team of Australia themselves, leaving them utterly clueless and twiddling their thumbs while thinking of how to respond. Another few hundreds against Australia in Cardiff and Chester-le-Street in 2018, followed by two more against the West Indies and Pakistan made him an indisputable choice for the 2019 Ashes series. Finally, however, we come to one of my personal favourites of Mr. Roy’s cricketing career highlights: the ICC 2019 Cricket World Cup. What a special one that was. Establishing his dominance early on, Roy made a half century against South Africa before a violent innings of 153 against Bangladesh not too soon after. Now one of the reasons I feel this tournament was such a career milestone and personal accomplishment for Jason. It was the fact that despite suffering a bad hamstring injury while playing against the West Indies, leaving him to be helplessly watching on as his teammates were crushed by Sri Lanka and Australia (almost costing England their place in the World Cup), he came back into the side when he was needed most without any proof of full recovery, and responded to the earlier thrashing by his own onslaught of 66, 60, and 85 in the following three innings against India, New Zealand, and Australia. He had contributed thus far a total of 6 half-centuries and 3 centuries in his last 11 ODI innings, setting teammate Ben Stokes up for his crucial game-winning knock to win England the World Cup. We at CA SPORTS are delighted and honoured to have Jason Roy as a CA brand ambassador.To have seen him play with the CA JR20 cricket bat crafted especially for himself truly is a spectacle and very exciting for us too. The premium quality English Willow showcases optimal features such as its weight variations for players' comfort, as well as its player friendly handle grips, providing for a beautiful and satisfying swing.In addition, the light pickup makes it possible to handle the battle with ease. Great control stuffed within the striking area of the thick sweet spot.These are available to collect from our factory-outlet in Bedford! PROFILE: Full Name: Jason Jonathan Roy Nicknames: Moggie Date of Birth: July 21, 1990, Durban, South Africa/span> Height: 6ft Age: 31 y/o Batting Style: Right hand bat Bowling Style: Right arm medium Teams: England, Bengal Tigers, Chittagong Kings, Delhi Capitals, England Development XI, England Lions, Gujarat Lions, Lahore Qalandars, Nelson Mandela Bay Giants, Oval Invincibles (Men), Perth Scorchers, Quetta Gladiators, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Surrey, Surrey 2nd XI, Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunder, Sylhet Sixers.

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Eoin Morgan: The Catalyst For The New Age Of English Cricket.

Eoin Joseph Gerard Morgan has represented both his birth country of Ireland, as well as England at the international level. He made his mark in the cricketing world as a creative and power-hitting middle order batsman; particularly in the ODI and T20 formats, with an average strike rate of over 120 in both T20I’s as well as during his IPL career. He was appointed skipper of the England Cricket team in the ODI format in 2015 and is currently the side’s leader of the Twenty20 International (T20I) format. After a rocky 2015 world cup after having to take over captaincy on such short notice from Sir Alastair Cook, Morgan led his side to the comeback of a lifetime in the 2019 World Cup by winning the trophy, and further filling the nation with pride by doing having it done on home soil. Being a left-handed batsman myself, I have always admired and looked up to other lefties, with Morgan’s absolutely destructive performance against New Zealand in the Trent Bridge ODI of 2015, where he scored an extraordinary 113 off 82 balls, being the moment that kindled my fascination towards the way he plays the game. I don’t think I will ever get bored of that sublime stroke of his that sailed well over midwicket and earned him his century; it truly is one I’m sure even he cherishes in particular to this day. In my personal opinion, this very match that Morgan fearlessly led from the front, was the one to begin the new era of English cricket, notably in the batting department. It truly was the birth of the mammoth ODI team that England has proven to be even years after that match. Now further continuing our trip down memory lane, we come to the historic 2018 Trent Bridge match. Need I even introduce this one? Well, let me refresh your memories. It was the time England hit a new world record ODI score of 481-6. Teammates Jason Roy, Alex Hales, Jonny Bairstow certainly set the precedent for Morgan’s ballistic show with their combined score of 368. Oh, you thought that was the only record that was broken that day? Our star man himself, skipper Morgan broke not 1, but 2 more records, becoming the highest ODI run scorer of all time for England, and also smashing the fastest 50 an Englishman has ever done in One-day Internationals. To this day, that record total that England put up is so far clear of any other team, barring (funnily enough) England themselves! (who also secure the 2nd place spot of 444 runs). Speaking of records, I’m ashamed to have almost missed out an even more recent but equally mesmerising batting display of Mr. Morgan. Lest we forget the England vs Afghanistan group stage match of the ICC 2019 world cup! 17 SIXES scored. No, not by the whole team, JUST by Morgan. It was one of the most monstrous knocks the world had witnessed – with him only getting dismissed at last in the 46th over for a score of 142 from 69 deliveries. Just imagine, a CENTURY of boundaries was scored by him alone. With over 35,000 runs under his name across all formats of the game, we at CA Sports are thrilled to have such an esteemed and accomplished international cricketing figure in Eoin Morgan as one of our brand ambassadors. We have several high-class, premium quality English Willow bats named after him, with the face of the brand being ourCA Morgs 20K Limited Edition. It is the pinnacle of craftmanship, and comes printed with his signature on our multicolour hologram-like 3D stickers. The CA Morgs 20K 1.0 is the best choice for seasoned, POWER hitting batsmen, with its Enormous sweet spot allowing for awesome power to be condensed throughout the whole striking area. If you're looking to replicate some of Morgan's signature sixes, this willow is practically unrivalled when it comes to doing the job! The later editions such as the Morgs 20K 2.0, Morgs 20K 3.0, and Morgs 20K 4.0 also offer serious power with their stout edges and huge sweet spots. PROFILE: Full Name: Eoin Joseph Gerard Morgan Nicknames: Moggie Date of Birth: September 10 1986, Dublin Height: 5 ft 9 in Teams: England, Ireland, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Barbados Tridents, England A, Ireland A, Ireland Under-19’s, Karachi Kings, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Middlesex, Middlesex 2nd XI, Peshawar Zalmi, Sir Paul Getty's XI, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sydney Thunder, Kerala Kings, London Spirit (Men), Tshwane Spartans, Bangla Tigers, England Performance Programme. Position: Middle-order batsman Batting Style: Left hand bat. Bowling Style: Right arm medium

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The English Willow Cricket Bat

The English Willow has dominated the cricket bat market in international cricket for decades now. Well-seasoned, aged, and treated English willow clefts produce the most lightweight yet power-packed, high quality cricket bats, making them the most popular choice amongst professional players. But what makes the English Willow so desirable and ideal? Why does it stand out above other options like the Kashmir willow? Well, there are several defining characteristics of the English willow that allows it to excel in performance. Some include: The wood source, Cutting process, Manufacturing process, and Its final finishes. Coming from the Salix Alba Caerulea tree (native to Europe and Western and central Asia), the fast-growing and straight-seamed variety of willow produces wood that is lightweight, yet tough and durable. Once the right wood is chosen, the next step is to split the wood into “clefts” which take the rough shape of a bat or “blade”. Following the “machining” stage, (and after waxing the ends of the cleft to prevent splitting and the wood drying out), the clefts enter a 9-12 month air-drying period to recalibrate the moisture content and reassess the quality of the bats, giving them quality ratings or “grades” from 1 through to 5 (with 1 being the best). Grade 1 wood is usually the whitest throughout its full surface and with its grain closest together, whereas grades 4-5 typically have a couple of blemishes and inconsistencies throughout their grains. The bat can then be moved on to the pressing stage. This is where the willow fibres are compressed at pressures of up to 2000 psi, but this value varies between individual bat makers as it is a matter of experience and personal judgement. If there is too little pressure applied at this stage, then the bat it sure to snap when used in games, but if too much pressure is applied, then the wood will become unworkable. These high pressures are needed to replicate the force exerted on the blade when a ball makes impact with it at high velocities. To be able to consistently withstand it, this pressing stage is given utmost importance (as is the “knocking-in” stage in post-production). Knocking-in the bat involves striking the blade of the bat with a cricket bat mallet or an old cricket ball. This increases the density of the soft fabrics within the bat, which reduces the risk of your bat snapping while training or in a game. Using raw linseed oil is also used sometimes to fill in the gaps between the fibres. Then we come to the splicing of the handle onto the cleft. The handle is usually a long, cylindrical, cane, covered by an appropriate material (rubber) that allows for a firm, sturdy grip. The selection of cane for the bat’s handle is equally as important as the wood for the blade itself. This is because the handle needs to be weighted suitably, such that it offers the perfect counterbalance to the weight of the bat itself, making it very comfortable to pick up and swing while playing your shots! Furthermore, it is ensured that the handle is set slightly forward of the blade for optimal pick-up, secured with a water-resistant wood glue, and left overnight to dry. The final stages involve hand shaping, sanding, binding of the handle, polishing, and labelling. But what makes English Willows so superior in general to Kashmir willow? Kashmir willow clefts typically do not have straight, identical grains like the English counterpart. Furthermore, because of the region in India from which the wood is taken from, the clefts are a lot denser and thus heavier too and with a hard general structure. The distribution of the grains themselves are much more scattered, whereas the English Willow has a very structured and compact grain distribution. Most Kashmir willows generally have smaller sweet spots and a relatively low “ping” off the bat compared to the English, however due to these imperfections, they do come at a much cheaper price to professional English Willow based bats. Don’t be mistaken though! Although the Kashmir Willow may not be parallel in quality to the English Willow, it is still great value for money and at a much more affordable price. It is ideally suited to beginner cricketers just playing their first few seasons of cricket. Its heavier nature could even be used advantageously; as it forces players to focus on their core strength to solidify their stance, skills, and technique. We at CA Sports ensure that the entire bat-making process is immaculately covered with great attention to detail. The special touch we add to the bats with our aesthetic CA Sports Sticker widens the gap just that extra amount that puts us a class apart from the rest.

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CA Sports guide to packing your perfect cricket kit:

I think I’d be taking a safe wager in saying that the vast majority of you reading this are guilty of just throwing you cricket gear into your kit after a long sweaty training or game... but to be quite frank, with the amount of protective gear the average modern-day cricket player has, I honestly can’t even blame you! It’s easy to miss something off of the checklist when you’re buying your cricket kit and its necessary contents at the shop, whether its your first time, or even if you’ve been playing for a while! Well, by the end of this, hopefully you can walk into cricket stores with full confidence and 100% conviction on the gear you require! Now let’s start with the basics. The cricket bat, and the cricket ball. No need for any explanation on this one! However, when it comes down to actually picking the right cricket bat, or even ball for you to use, there is much more attention to be given to that. Do read our “Choose the Perfect Size for Cricket Bats” blog in the “Blogs” section of our website to educate yourself more on this topic! Even when it comes to stocking up on cricket balls, the size and material of the ball you choose is very important too and depends on your size and intentions. For example, for a person with a smaller build, (generally aimed at children/young teenagers) you’d definitely want to be buying only Junior Cricket balls. Trying to fit a regular sized Senior cricket ball in a child’s hand would definitely affect their grip and ability to bowl accurately and according to their plan. Furthermore, junior cricketers tend to use “Wind balls” or “Premier balls” in training and games due to their softer nature, making it more apt for the hands of younger, sensitive players to handle. Now, for the basic protective gear. Even for the numbers 8-11 batsmen or the “Specialist Bowlers” if that’s what you like to call yourselves (just kidding ;)!), you do still need to pack a full cricket bag with all the necessary batting gear you require! The last thing you’d want as a cricketer is an injury in a place that you’d rather keep intact! So, what have we got! Let’s start from top to bottom. 1) The Helmet: The most brutal injuries in the history of cricket have, unsurprisingly, been to some region on the head. Broken and bloody noses, slashed eyelids, cut cheeks, and badly bruised temples have been all too common in the hall of fame of cricket injuries, which is why the helmet is an absolute necessity in modern day cricket. 2) The Chest Guard: This particular piece of kit is rather rare in amateur cricket, and perhaps even professional cricket in certain formats. Personally, I’m not quite sure why as I’d much rather have a full and healthy set of ribs than not have to carry a relatively chunky piece of protective gear. Perhaps it slows down batsmen and restricts movement in playing shots and running between the wickets. This is a personal preference, but definitely a useful item to have! 3) The Cricket Gloves: You can tell quite intuitively why the cricket gloves are a must-have item for your cricket kit – they’re usually the closest part of your body to the cricket ball when a delivery is headed your way so if you miss your shot, it’s likely you could get hit there! In similar fashion to the thigh pads, make no mistake in purchasing the correct orientation of gloves that you need, as this differs from left to right handed batsmen too! Check out our CA Sports Cricket Gloves here. 4) The Box: On the unfortunate occasion that the cricket ball manages to evade your bat, is too low to strike you on the gloves/chest pad, and is too high to strike you on your pads or thigh pad, you’re REALLY going to want to have a box to protect your especially sensitive region right on the middle there! 5) The Thigh Pads: These usually come in a set of two pads; one for the thigh of your front foot and one for that of the back leg. As a result, it matters greatly as to if you’re a left or right-handed batsman so that you get the right fitting for you. You should aim to cover the whole region of your thigh between the top of your main pads and your box.! Check out our CA Sports Thigh Pads here. 6) The (Leg) Pads: Again, quite an obviously necessary piece of kit to have; the pads cover your entire shin from ankle to mid-thigh, keeping you safe from even the hardest and fastest of deliveries. Check out our CA Sports Leg Pads / batting pads here. 7) Cricket Shoes: All cricketers who have been playing matches regularly will have invested in specialist cricket shoes or “Spikes” as they are colloquially referred to as. They have much harder tops and sides than regular trainers, and as inferred in the common name, have spikes/studs at the bottom of the shoe. These provide increased grip to the wearer which come in very handy when playing in slippery conditions and running fast. Check out our CA Sports Cricket Shoes here. There are a number of other training accessories club coaches use too, such as a tape-ball cricket bat, cones, catching mitts, Flexi-based self-righting stumps, sidearms, etc. but none of those are necessities to keep in your kit as a player. Having said that, we at CA Sports stock almost all of the items we’ve mentioned above, so if you’re looking to tick off some of the remaining items on your cricket kit checklist, we have the highest quality gear just for you! These are also available for pickup from our warehouse in Bedford.

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THE ULTIMATE CRICKET TROUSERS BUYING GUIDE

INTRODUCTION: Cricket attire is governed by the cricket rules worn in a cricket match, so as not to restrict the movements of the players. Cricketers wear long trousers, unlike other sports that wear shorts. Numerous studies have connected attire to effectiveness. In a sport like cricket, where players must constantly run, wearing the appropriate attire will make it easier to play. CA SPORTS has been working and serving cricket industry since 1958 and fulfilling the demands of player quality cricket apparels like shirts and trousers. WHY DO CRICKET PLAYERS WEAR TROUSERS?: From white, to colored cricket attire has gone through evolutions. After test cricket matches many other series were introduced such as One day cricket (ODI) and t-20, that changed the uniform from white to colored. The first of the matches with colored uniforms was the WSC Australians in wattle gold versus WSC West Indians in coral pink, played at VFL Park in Melbourne on 17 January 1979. However, the white ones remain as classy as they were back then. Nowadays, the white uniforms in cricket are worn during test cricket, counties and club matches. SO, HERE’S A QUESTION RAISED. WHY ONLY TROUSERS? WHY NOT SHORTS? So, here’s the reasons why: This requires batsmen and wicket keepers to fasten their equipment such as batting pads and thigh guards with straps. Most of the bat and ball games require trousers instead of shorts like baseball. Another prominent reason to wear trousers is the origin of cricket, as cricket came from pure English origin and that’s why it’s called gentlemen paly. Trousers will go with both seasons. They help to prevent cold as well as hot weather. IN THE HISTORY OF CRICKET: Traditional white trousers are the symbol of cricket from the 18th century, when cricket was introduced. Thus, these are synonymous with Test and club cricket and are recognizable symbols of cricket. CA SPORTS CRICKET APPAREL HISTORY A long history of CA Sports like few other companies support their quality products like cricket trousers. They manufacture for the cricketers all over the world for various weather conditions. CA cricket trousers are available online and can be purchased via e-commerce service or can be picked up from warehouse. FABRIC OVERVIEW: CA Trousers is made from the combination of 2 fabrics, polyester and ventilated mesh. It combines with a cut and sews method. This combination can let players stay dry and comfortable in all kinds of weather conditions. The specially processed fabric can absorb sweat and keep you dry not soggy. HOW TO MEASURE: Its very important you choose the right sized trouser. You cant bear misfitting during game play. Hence CA is providing you a huge range of fittings in trousers. Choose easily my measuring your lengths from the size chart and here is how you measure this. Length Measure from your hip to your shin, keeping your measuring tape upstanding. Hips Measure your regular abdomen. Keep your measuring tape looser and marginally level. Front Ascent Measure from the lower part of the groin crease to the center of the front belt. Back RISE Measure from the lower part of the groin crease to the center of the back abdomen.