Buy tickets

Search

Previous Next

Chest Protector of HMRKB (Rangana) Herath, circa 2010



Date:
2013
Object Number:
M.2013.26.616
Creator
unknown (manufacturer)
Material
foam, cloth
Size
l x w: 29 x 22 cm
Object name
pad
Object category
sports equipment - cricket

Description

Chest guard. White, curved, oval, foam pad. Knotted towelling strap with Velcro fastening.

Display caption

6.2 Much of a player’s padding is unseen, hidden beneath sweater and trousers. M.2013.26.616 Chest Pad of Rangana Herath, 2013 R Barrat Collection TN.2008.677 Thigh Protector, plastic, foam detachable liner, 20th century M.2015.1009 Arm Protector of Chris Rogers, 2015 Donated by C Rogers Worn during his 173 against England in the Ashes Test 2015, it is evident from the wear and stains that Rogers valued this piece of equipment very highly during his career. M.2017.33.3 Wristband of Richard Hadlee, 1980’s Essential equipment for the New Zealander, for whom they became the ultimate trademark.
Association:
Mudiyanselage Rangana Keerthi Bandara Herath Herath 2013 - 2013