CRICKET

RxSport will talk you through every element of your ideal eyewear for playing cricket.

Design Tech Features Lens Simulator Recommended Products

Design

Shield

If you are as obsessed (or is that sad?) as we are, you won't be able to help yourself sunglass spotting when watching cricket on TV. If you do, you will see the vast majority of players wearing wraparound shields. With good reason, they keep the eyes fully protected, whilst also providing an uninterrupted field of vision – perfect for tracking the ball in flight.

Semi-Rimless

Becoming increasingly popular, and worn by England's last two captains no less. They minimise weight, so they are good option for prolonged periods in the field.

Full-Frame

Rarely seen on the cricket pitch until recently. If this is the route you are going to take, make sure the lens is deep enough and the frame wrapped enough. This will help to ensure you only see lens and you don't get blinkered by an intrusive frame.

Tech Features

Frame & Lenses

PRESCRIPTION

Directly glazed sunglasses minimise weight, and maximise field of view. When coupled with interchangeable lenses, inserts maximise flexibility so you can match the light conditions. We would not recommend varifocals for cricket, as the full lens area is required - so no reading the paper during quiet periods in the field!

Lens Simulator

Below you can take a look at the effect of different lens colours for cricket.

Drag the slider to view more of the image with your chosen lens colour.

Cricket

Naked Eye

Selected Lens

Grey
Brown
Vermillion
Orange
Yellow

GREY - A neutral tint, ideal for perfect summer's days.

BROWN - An effective blue light filter, these lenses will help through long periods in the field. They will also help to pick out the ball in flight on brighter days.

VERMILLION - A rose lens will soothe the eyes, and is flexible enough to be worn in almost any weather. Ideal for changeable conditions, and an effective contrast enhancer.

ORANGE - For overcast dull days. Orange lenses brighten and enhance contrast.

YELLOW - We would generally recommend orange lenses for overcast days. The yellow lenses are probably best kept for playing under floodlights. Not for your average village cricketer!