We’re in the middle of a stunning summer of cricket at the moment, with the England vs India test series underway and long days of run scoring and wicket chasing ahead of us.
If there’s a cricket fan in your life, you’ll be well aware of it at this time of year, as they’ll be checking their phones regularly to keep up with the efforts of Ben Stokes and his team.
Boot & BallThese beer mats are really thoughtfully designed[/caption]The Oval Cricket Ground Tour for Two, £50
BUY HERECricket can seem an odd sport for those who haven’t grown up playing or watching the game, with a bewildering list of rules and traditions making it hard to get into.
For this reason, if you want to buy a gift for someone who is cricket-mad but you don’t know your cover drive from your googly, it can be quite a tricky task.
Luckily, we at talkSPORT are well-versed in England’s summer sport, so we’ve picked out our top ten presents that are sure to make them smile.
Read on for the best cricket gifts to shop now.
Best gifts for cricket lovers at a glance
Best for England cricket fans – Castore England ODI Shirt, £75 Best day out – The Oval Cricket Ground Tour for Two, £50 Best for armchair fans – England Cricket Beer Mats x 9, £17.95 Best book – Hitting Against the Spin: How Cricket Really Works, By Nathan Leamon and Ben Jones, £8.37 Best for family fun – Top Trumps Legends of Cricket Card Game, £8.99Castore England ODI Shirt
CastoreThe marbled blue shirt is a twist on England’s traditional blue ODI kits[/caption]Castore England ODI Shirt, £75
BUY HERECastore’s latest England kit for one-day matches is a really nice twist on the classic blue kits the team has always worn.
With a nice marbling effect featuring the England lion in a subtle design, and mesh panelling to enhance breathability, this will be a surefire winner with any fan.
It’s the ideal shirt to wear while playing or watching the national team to show support.
England Cricket Beer Mats
Boot & BallThis set features legends Jimmy Anderson and Ian Botham[/caption]England Cricket Beer Mats x 9, £17.95
BUY HEREThis gift is sure to raise a smile with older or die-hard cricket fans.
Manufacturer Boot & Ball creates sports-themed memorabilia such as clothing and glasses that recall classic players and memorable moments on the field.
This set of beer mats is not only a great place to rest your beer, it brings to mind iconic players like Joe Root and Jimmy Anderson, and the designs are really fun and clever.
This is a gift that can be enjoyed every time a fellow cricket fan pops round for a drink.
The Oval Cricket Ground Tour for Two
Virgin Experience DaysThe Oval is the home of Surrey CCC and a ground where England play regularly[/caption]The Oval Cricket Ground Tour for Two, £50
BUY HEREThe Oval cricket ground in London is one of the most iconic grounds in the country, and many fans will remember watching many a test match play out with the familiar gas works looming behind the stands.
Starting with tea or coffee in the members’ pavilion, this tour takes in the player changing rooms, the commentary box where legends of the game have offered their opinions on play, and an opportunity for pitchside photos.
At £50 for two people, this is a great memorable day out for you and your cricket fan to enjoy, at a reasonable price.
Wisden Cricket Monthly Magazine Gift Subscription
WisdenWisden is the most well-known cricket publication in the world[/caption]Wisden Cricket Monthly Magazine Gift Subscription (1 year), £45.99
BUY HEREWhat’s better than playing cricket or watching cricket? Yes, that’s right, reading about cricket!Wisden is the most respected name in the game when it comes to cricket periodicals.
The monthly magazine features regular interviews with the game’s top players, previews of upcoming series and articles by top cricket writers.
Gifting a subscription to your loved one will assure them hours of monthly reading on their favourite game for a whole year.
Hitting Against the Spin: How Cricket Really Works, By Nathan Leamon and Ben Jones
AmazonAn insightful and original cricket book[/caption]Hitting Against the Spin: How Cricket Really Works, By Nathan Leamon and Ben Jones, £8.37
BUY HEREThis book was co-written by Nathan Leamon, who has worked as an analyst for the England cricket team for over a decade.
Coming from someone who has insider knowledge of one of the world’s top teams and has helped to transform the use of data in the sport, it’s no surprise that the book is full of fascinating insights.
Answering questions such as “why does a cricket ball swing?” and “how valuable is winning the toss?”, this is sure to entertain the cricket fan in your life and may just help them understand the game a little better.
Batting Session with Meal and Cocktails for Two at Sixes Social Cricket
Virgin Experience DaysSixes Social Cricket offers a chance to pick up a bat with your mates[/caption]Batting Session with Meal and Cocktails for Two at Sixes Social Cricket (London), £83
BUY HEREFor a fun afternoon or evening out, this fits the bill.
A 30-minute batting challenge in the nets will offer a chance to show off some choice shots and technique, and you then follow this up with a choice of burgers, pizza and cocktails.
For those who’ve never picked up a bat before, don’t worry, as there are game modes of various difficulties to suit all players.
You can also book the same deal at Sixes Social Cricket in Manchester.
Cricket Ground Personalised Art Print
Not on the High StreetYou can choose a ground that has meaning to the person receiving the gift[/caption]Cricket Ground Personalised Art Print, from £12
BUY HEREIf the person you’re buying a gift for goes to visit their local county ground, one of these personalised art prints could be the perfect gift.
With a choice of cricket grounds available from across England and the rest of the world, there should be something to suit every cricket fan.
The prints are in an attractive, bright style and would perhaps look good on the wall of a home office to remind them of sunny days spent settling in for a long innings.
Headingly Cream Cable Knit Cricket Vest
JoulesThis vest looks great on and off the pitch[/caption]Headingly Cream Cable Knit Cricket Vest, £52
BUY HEREThe average cricket fan may not be at the forefront of the fashion world, but with this gift, they’ll be looking pretty dapper as they turn out for their local village team.
As cricket is traditionally played in all white this does somewhat limit the capacity to experiment with what you wear.
A nice cable knit sweater vest looks great on and off the pitch, and comes in handy on the chillier days of the English cricketing season when you could be stood outside for a good long while in the elements.
Top Trumps Legends of Cricket Card Game
AmazonReminisce on greats of the game with this card set[/caption]Top Trumps Legends of Cricket Card Game, £8.99
BUY HERETop Trumps is a family favourite, and this set allows both young and old to bond over their favourite sport.
Cricket is a game of many statistics and as such is perfect for its own Top Trumps set, where players can compare the batting and bowling figures of legends from Ian Botham to Brian Lara and more.
A fun and affordable way to while away half an hour (perhaps during a rain break), this will keep cricket-mad kids happy.
England Cricket Bucket Hat
CastoreKeep the sun off in style with this three-lions branded hat[/caption]England Cricket Bucket Hat, £30
BUY HEREWhen a match can take place over five sunny days in a row, it’s important to keep the sun off your head as a spectator.
This hat from Castore is the on-trend choice for any English cricket fan, as bucket hats have surged in popularity in recent years.
Whether watching at the ground or in the pub this will guard against potential sunburn after an unspecified number of pints of ale.
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