Spiked shoes to increase traction. Batsmen are allowed to wear gloves while batting. The batsman can be also out caught if the ball touches the glove instead of the bat. This is because the glove is considered to be the extension of the bat. The batsman may also wear protective helmets usually with a visor to protect themselves. Helmets are usually employed when facing fast bowlers. While playing spinners, it might not be employed.
Fielders cannot use gloves to field the ball. If they use any part of their clothing to field the ball lest they may be penalised 6 penalty runs to the opposition. If the fielders are fielding close to the batsman, they are allowed to use helmets.
The wicketkeeper, due to his proximity to the batsman is allowed to wear shin pads, a helmet, a light internal glove and a large external glove like a mitt.
Team colours
For test cricket matches, the clothing (shirts and trousers) worn by the players are full white. The team logo is marked on their shirt. Helmets and caps however are allowed to be in the colour of the team. If a sweater is used, the V–neck border also carries the team colour. Umpires have to wear black pants and white shirt. In ODI matches, the entire clothing is coloured according to the team colours. Umpires may also wear hued clothing.
(*) New Zealand used to have a beige uniform with tan lettering before 1992. From mid-1992, they have had grey background and black lettering. Since 2001, they have used a black background with white lettering. The fabric was developed around 2001, and does not absorb heat even though it is black.
