Sportaxis Premium Cricket Batting Gloves for Batsman - Most hand and finger injuries occur whilst batting, therefore the batting gloves offer the batter protection from mistimed shots which can lead to the ball crushing the hand against the handle of the bat. They are worn because they help increase the quality of the grip on the bat. Maintaining a tight and controlled grip is essential to successful hits. Even the slightest slip or variation in grip can cost the team greatly.