Gifts for Cricketers: Cricket Gift Ideas for Players and Fans
Buying for a cricketer in December is harder than it sounds. The season finished in September, the kit bag is in the loft, and most cricket gifts sit unused until April. The best gifts for cricketers are the ones they can enjoy now, whether that's a good brew on a cold morning or a pair of shoes for indoor nets.
This guide covers gifts for people who play, from club cricketers to juniors starting winter training, and for fans who'd rather watch from the pavilion. Prices start at £7.99, and most of these cricket gifts cost under £20.
At Clubhouse Roastery, our Cricket Coffee Co blends are named after England's greats and the language of the game, from Brook Blend to Nightwatchman Decaf. We've picked a few cricket gifts to sit alongside them.
Cricket gift ideas at a glance
| Gift | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cricket Coffee Co | from £10.99 | Every cricket fan |
| The Partnership Pack | £19.99 | A ready-made coffee gift set |
| Yorker Hot Chocolate | £7.99 | Junior cricketers and sweet tooths |
| Newbery 360 pimple shoes | £59.99 | Players heading to winter nets |
| Cricket Bamboo Green Socks | £10.99 | Anyone, player or fan |
| Books for cricket fans | Varies | Readers and armchair fans |
Cricket coffee: the gift that gets used every day
Cricket runs on tea, but plenty of players won't leave for a Saturday match without a proper coffee first. A bag of good coffee is one of the few cricket gifts that gets used every single day.
Every bag is roasted in Yorkshire and sent out within days of roasting, and each one comes whole bean or ground for their brewer, so pick the option that matches how they make coffee at home. Here are four of our favourites.
The Partnership Pack
£19.99 for two 250g bags
A ready-made coffee gift set for cricket fans. Root Roast is a smooth Colombian inspired by Joe Root, with milk chocolate and nut notes, while All-Rounder is a bright Rwandan with cranberry sweetness, named for Ben Stokes. Two very different coffees, and you save on buying them separately.
Add to basket, choose a grind:
Brook Blend
£10.99 for 250g
A big-hitting dark roast with artwork of England and Yorkshire star Harry Brook. It's rich and full-bodied, with dark chocolate and caramel, and it's roasted for that roasty flavour without tasting burnt. A good pick for anyone who likes a strong cup.
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The Burnley Espresso
£10.99 for 250g
Our tribute to Jimmy Anderson, England's greatest Test bowler. It's a single origin from Indonesia, grown near Lake Toba, with a huge body, low acidity and a bold, spicy aroma. It makes a great double espresso or flat white, and it pairs well with Jimmy's autobiography below.
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Driving Home For Christmas
£10.99 for 250g
Our festive coffee, back for the season and bolder than your dad's Christmas jumper. It's a fruity single origin from Ethiopia, with sweet, winey notes, and it's only around until the end of the festive season.
Add to basket, choose a grind:
Want something different? Nightwatchman Decaf is a chemical-free Swiss Water decaf, featured in The Edit Magazine's Christmas gift guide. Caught Behind is a smooth blend inspired by Jos Buttler. And all profits from The Pavilion Blend support NotOut*, cricket's mental health charity, and the male cancer charity Orchid. You can see every blend in the Cricket Coffee Co range.
A stocking filler for junior cricketers
Yorker Hot Chocolate
£7.99
Named after the yorker, the ball every batter dreads, and the Yorkie bar. Both have their roots in York. It's a 250g bag of sweet chocolate powder: mix it to a paste, add hot milk, and it's a warming treat after winter nets. For grown-ups, stir it into one of our coffees for a cricket-themed mocha.
Gifts for cricketers who play
Winter is when good seasons get built. While the outfields are waterlogged, club cricketers head to sports halls and indoor nets, and the right footwear makes a real difference.
Newbery 360 Cricket Shoe, White & Red Pimples
£59.99
Newbery is a heritage Sussex bat maker, founded by John Newbery in 1981, and the 360 is built for winter nets. The rubber pimple sole grips on sports hall floors, astro nets and artificial pitches, without the slip of trainers or the clatter of spikes. A cushioned F-Cell midsole softens repeated run-ups on hard floors, the ProGuard toe cap stands up to bowlers dragging their back foot, and the Counter Cage heel keeps the foot locked in.
Most cricket gifts sit in a kit bag until April. These get worn at the first nets session after Boxing Day, then carry on into the summer on artificial pitches and practice strips.
Sizing: Newbery shoes tend to run small, so we recommend going a size up. Available in UK 2 to 10, which covers junior players too.
Add to basket, choose a UK size:
A gift for players and fans alike
Cricket Bamboo Green Socks
£10.99
These green socks have a classic cricket design woven in, so they work for players and armchair fans alike. They're made from soft, breathable bamboo, with a reinforced heel and toe and hand-linked seams. They're subtle enough to wear with work clothes, and they come in UK 7-11 and a hard-to-find 12-15.
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Books for cricket fans
A good cricket book fills the long months between the last match of the summer and the first nets session of spring. We've curated lists of the best cricket autobiographies and the best English cricket books, from dressing room memoirs to the history of the Test game.
Three recent favourites: Jimmy Anderson: Finding the Edge, shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2025, pairs well with a bag of The Burnley Espresso. Test Cricket: A History by Tim Wigmore was the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year 2025. And The Wizard is Chris Woakes telling his own story.
Jimmy Anderson: Finding the EdgeJimmy Anderson
Test Cricket: A HistoryTim Wigmore
The WizardChris Woakes
See the full lists: best cricket autobiographies and English cricket books.
Build your own cricket gift set
Two small gifts often feel more generous than one big one. These pairings all work well together:
- The winter nets kit (£67.98): the Newbery 360 pimple shoes and a bag of Yorker Hot Chocolate for after training.
- The armchair fan (£30.98): The Partnership Pack and the cricket socks.
- The Jimmy Anderson fan (£10.99 plus the book): The Burnley Espresso and Jimmy Anderson: Finding the Edge.
- The secret santa (£18.98): the cricket socks and Yorker Hot Chocolate.
Cricket gift FAQs
What do you buy a cricketer who has everything?
Skip the kit and go for something they'd never buy for themselves. Coffee gets used every day, and cricket socks or a book are things most players won't already own.
What are good cricket gifts under £20?
Everything in this guide except the shoes. Yorker Hot Chocolate is £7.99, a bag of Cricket Coffee Co or the socks are £10.99, and The Partnership Pack is £19.99.
Which coffee grind should I choose?
If they grind their own beans, choose wholebean. If they use an espresso machine or moka pot, choose espresso grind. For a V60, AeroPress or filter machine, choose filter. If you're not sure, ground for cafetière is the safest choice, as most kitchens have one.
Will everything arrive together?
Not always. The coffee and hot chocolate are sent from our roastery, while the shoes and socks ship directly from our suppliers, and books come from Bookshop.org. If you order more than one, they'll arrive in separate parcels and may come on different days.
Find more cricket gifts
Start with the Cricket Coffee Co range, then add a small extra from this list to make it feel like a proper present. If they love coffee as much as cricket, our Christmas coffee gift guide has more ideas, and our guide to Nightwatchman Decaf is for anyone cutting back on caffeine.
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