In cricket, catching gloves are only used by the wicket keeper, but batting gloves and inner gloves can be worn by anybody. Batting gloves are used to get a good grip on the bat and to protect the hands from bat vibration and the ball. They should come with a fair amount of padding, which is usually foam, especially in the fingers and the back of the hand. Playing gloves are usually made of leather palms with acrylic backs. Wicket keeper's gloves are used to catch the ball, so the gloves have a small pocket built-in them, which usually has an added rubber facing to get better traction. They also need to be padded and durable. Inner gloves are worn under playing gloves and are usually leather or cotton. Make sure all of your gloves fit properly and comfortably. They should also be lightweight to keep your hands cool and dry. Gloves come in various materials and sizes.
