Our selection of unique gifts for cricket fans: cricket gifts such as Wisden, a cricket ball and a bowling machine. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves cricket.
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1Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2026
The annual Wisden is cricket's bible, with a full record of the past season, essays and the Five Cricketers of the Year. Many fans keep a run of them on the shelf.
Pros
A yearly collector’s item.
Cons
Heavy and expensive.
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2Kookaburra County Club cricket ball
A proper leather match ball for club cricket. It's a good gift for someone who plays, or for netting practice.
Pros
Real leather match ball.
Cons
Hard ball, so only for proper play.
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3Gray-Nicolls beach cricket set
A bat, stumps and ball in a carry case for games in the garden, park or on the beach. It gets everyone playing.
Pros
Everything in one bag.
Cons
Size 5 bat suits juniors best.
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4Feed Buddy cricket bowling machine
Feed Buddy drops balls at a steady pace so they can practise their batting without a bowler. It's made by a UK company and is popular with junior players.
Pros
Solo batting practice.
Cons
Uses light practice balls, not hard balls.
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5Test Cricket: A History by Tim Wigmore
Tim Wigmore's history of Test cricket was the Sunday Times sports book of the year for 2025. It's a good read for someone who loves the long format.
Pros
Award-winning sports book.
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What to buy someone who loves cricket
Cricket fans range from Test match devotees to people who still play every weekend. The best gifts for cricket fans either feed their love of the game's history, like the latest Wisden, or get them playing, like a ball or a garden set. Check whether they play before buying kit.
How we picked these gifts for cricket fans
We picked each product for what cricket fans enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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