Born Out of Frustration. Built on Passion.

Voodoo Cricket was quite literally born out of frustration. Frustration at how the big corporations had turned the game we love into an increasingly expensive pastime, putting quality cricket equipment beyond the reach of far too many families.

It all started when my son began playing cricket at our local club at the age of six. Like most youngsters starting out, he arrived armed with a plastic bat, a set of plastic stumps and an abundance of enthusiasm, running around like a headless chicken while parents stood on the sidelines enjoying the British summertime and the occasional cold beverage.

I hadn't played the game myself for almost 15 years, pretty much since leaving my homeland of South Africa. But I knew what lay ahead. As my son progressed through the age groups, the plastic bat would inevitably be replaced by a propercricket bat, along with all the protective equipment and kit that comes with playing the game.

What I hadn't quite appreciated was just how expensive that transition would be.

As I started shopping around online, I was genuinely taken aback by the prices being charged by some of the biggest and most established names in cricket. Brands I'd grown up knowing and loving were charging what I considered to be extraordinary amounts, even for equipment aimed at the youngest players.

I couldn't help thinking about parents who had never played cricket themselves. Parents who simply wanted to encourage their children to get involved in a fantastic sport, but who were suddenly faced with a shopping list and price tags that could make them think twice.

And that was the problem. Cricket should be accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford the ever-increasing cost of getting involved.

I thought there had to be a better way of doing things.

And so, Voodoo Cricket was born.

After countless hours of research, internet deep dives, conversations and searching for the right manufacturers, suppliers and designers, I decided to take the plunge. What started as an idea quickly became something much bigger, and the rest, as they say, is history.

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Quality Without the Crazy Price Tag

Our philosophy is simple: we want to deliver the best possible quality cricket equipment at prices that make sense. No unnecessary premiums, no inflated price tags simply because of a familiar brand name. Just quality products, built to perform, at prices that won't break the bank. Our protective equipment is manufactured by the very same established manufacturers in India who produce for some of the biggest names in the industry. The difference? We believe in keeping our margins sensible rather than passing inflated brand premiums on to you. That means outstanding quality, excellent protection and, in some cases, specifications that exceed those of considerably more expensive alternatives, all at a much more accessible price.

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Kit Bags Built to Last

We believe your cricket bag should last considerably longer than a single season. And we mean that! We know what youngsters are like. Bags get thrown into car boots, dragged across car parks, dropped on changing-room floors and generally treated as though they're indestructible. That's why we place real importance on the quality of our luggage, from the materials and construction to the zips and stitching.

We've experienced first-hand what happens when supposedly premium kit bags fail after just a couple of weeks of use. Being told that a broken zip is simply 'wear and tear' after 14 days isn't good enough. Your equipment deserves better. And so do you.

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Handcrafted in England. Built Around English Willow.

The cricket bat market has become increasingly difficult to navigate. The cost of English willow, the premier raw material used in traditional cricket bat making, has risen considerably, and those increases have inevitably found their way into the price tags.

We believe there should still be room for quality, craftsmanship and value.

All our senior cricket bats are handcrafted in England using English willow. We offer a carefully selected range across different willow grades, allowing players to find a bat that suits their requirements, playing style and budget.

For those looking for something a little more special, we also offer a selection of limited and special-edition bats, made using some of the finest quality willow we can source.

And here's the thing: even at the very top end of our range, we believe our prices offer exceptional value compared with what you might expect to pay elsewhere.

 

A Different Approach to Cricket.

We're not here to compete on advertising budgets, celebrity endorsements or the biggest name on the shelf. We're here because we love cricket, we understand the cost of playing it, and we believe players and parents deserve a better deal.

Whether you're buying your child's first proper cricket bat, replacing a well-worn kit bag or looking for a handcrafted English willow bat, our aim remains the same.

Quality cricket equipment. Honest prices. No unnecessary premiums.

 

That's Voodoo Cricket.

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Thank you for being part of our journey.

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Steve