Project report for Cricket Batting Glove

The Cricket Batting Gloves are used as safety guards by the players while playing the Cricket to save hand from any injury being caused by the cricket ball and these gloves also observes the shock caused by hitting the ball, thus also help to keep the hand in comfortable condition during the play for longer period by absorbing the perspiration, etc. Due to the growing interest amongst younger generation and Govt. of India's interest to develop Cricket, some Cricket Academies in some States have come up and many more may come up. Cricket is the second most admired game in the world with approximately 2.5 billion fans. It is the national game of England and is most popular in the UK,India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Australia. Initially, Batting Gloves were manufactured of leather but due to fast changing technology, the new synthetic material has been developed which is suitable, more durable and cheaper than the leather material. The process of manufacturing the Batting Gloves is the same as for other industrial gloves. The only difference is that for the safety of fingers, pads are used made out of woolen rug or foam attached on the upper side of the gloves.

Batting gloves are a component in bat-and-ball games sportswear. Typically consisting of a leather palm and back made of nylon or another synthetic fabric, the glove covers one or both hands of a batter, providing comfort, prevention of blisters, warmth, improved grip, and shock absorption when hitting the ball. Batting gloves are considered an essential part of cricket equipment, though they are not mandatory at any level of the game. They are worn because they help increase the quality of the grip on the bat. Maintaining a tight and controlled grip is essential to successful hits. Even the slightest slip or variation in grip can cost the team greatly. They also act as a protector of the hand when one slides into a base. Batting gloves today are even worn by fielders because they say that they feel better in their glove. Another prime use for batting gloves, especially in younger leagues that permit aluminum bats, is shock protection. On a cold day, a bad or loose swing can fracture fingers.

The cricket market is growing at a significant rate as this equipment is not only used for professional games but also for amateur events. The equipment is being designed and manufactured according to the customers. Different raw materials are used for each product and the size of the equipment also varies according to the target market. The price range is also set differently for each segment and strategy of product bundling by making cricket kits is implemented by various industries. Due to the growing interest amongst younger generation and Govt. of India's interest to develop Cricket, some Cricket Academies in some States have come up and many more may come up. In addition, there is great demand from overseas market also. This industry can earn lot of foreign exchange by way of exporting the cricket Gloves. Due to frequent change in design, it is advised to manufacture quality synthetic Gloves.