Batting Inner Gloves
Cricket batting inner gloves plays a vital role in enhancing grip, comfort, and hygiene for batters. Worn inside the main batting gloves, these lightweight gloves serve multiple important purposes, especially during long innings or hot, humid playing conditions.
Common Materials Used
Cotton: Most inner gloves are made from lightweight cotton, offering high breathability and sweat-wicking properties.
Polyester or Lycra Blends: These offer a tighter, stretch-fit feel and are quicker to dry.
Towel Inner Gloves: Feature towel-like padding, especially in the palm area, for added sweat absorption.
Purpose of Batting Inner Gloves
Sweat Absorption
Inner gloves help absorb sweat, keeping the hands dry. This minimizes slippage and improves the grip on the bat.
Enhanced Comfort
They provide a softer layer between the hand and the outer glove, reducing the chances of blisters, friction burns, or skin irritation.
Improved Hygiene
Batting gloves can get smelly and damp over time. Inner gloves act as a washable, removable barrier that helps keep outer gloves cleaner for longer.
Extra Protection
While not designed for impact resistance, the additional layer helps slightly in reducing the sting from fast deliveries.
Design Features
Fingerless or Full-Finger Styles: Some prefer fingerless for more ventilation, while others go for full-finger for complete coverage.
Elasticated Wristbands: Ensure a snug fit and prevent the gloves from slipping inside the main gloves.
Left- and Right-Hand Specific: Sold as pairs, with designated left-hand and right-hand gloves to match the user's dominant hand and glove setup.
Top Brands
| COMPANY | COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
|---|---|
| Gunn & Moore (GM) | United Kingdom |
| Sanspareils Greenlands (SG) | India |
| Sareen Sports (SS) | India |
| Gray-Nicolls | United Kingdom |
| Delux Sports Company (DSC) | India |
The table highlights major cricket brands offering inner gloves, which are worn underneath batting or wicket-keeping gloves for added comfort, sweat absorption, and extended durability of outer gloves. It shows well-known brands from the United Kingdom (Gray-Nicolls, Gunn & Moore) and India (SG, SS, DSC), along with direct links to their official inner glove product pages.