Cricket clothing and equipment

Use of protective equipment, such as cricket helmets, gloves and pads, is also regulated.

Helmets are usually employed when facing fast bowlers.

If they wilfully use any part of their clothing to field the ball they may be penalised five penalty runs to the opposition.

If the fielders are fielding close to the batsman, they are allowed to use helmets and leg guards worn under their clothing.

[2] As the wicket-keeper is positioned directly behind the batsman, and therefore has the ball bowled directly at them, they are the only fielder allowed to wear gloves and (external) leg guards.