fast bowlers. While playing spinners, it might not be employed (though injuries are still possible). Fielders cannot use gloves to field the ball. If they wilfully use any part of their clothing to field the ball they may be penalised 5 penalty runs to the opposition. If the fielders are fielding close to the batter, they are allowed to use helmets and leg guards worn under their clothing. As the wicket-keeper is positioned directly behind the batter, and therefore has the ball bowled directly at them, they are the only fielder allowed to wear gloves and (external) leg guards. Cricket clothing is generally white In Test cricket, as is traditional, but limited-overs cricket players generally have clothing based on team colors, similar to other sports. Equipment Ball – A red, white or pink ball with a cork base, wrapped in twine covered with leather. The ball should have a circumference of unless it is a children's size. Bat – A wooden bat is used. The wood used is from the Kashmir or English willow tree. The bat cannot be more than long and wide. Aluminum bats are not allowed. The bat has a long handle and one side has a smooth face. Stumps – three upright wooden poles that, together with the bails, form the wicket. Bails – two crosspieces made of wood, placed on top of the stumps. Sight screen – A screen placed at the boundary known as the sight screen. This is aligned exactly parallel to the width of the pitch and behind both pairs of wickets. See also Street cricket, where much of the equipment isn't used or is replaced with easier-to-find alternatives Sports uniform References Sportswear Cricket