How can I change the equipment?

Cricket Australia's guide says to vary the size and type of equipment so all participants can have success:

• Use lighter bats or alternative equipment, for example a tennis racquet.
• Make sure equipment stands out against the playing area for better visibility.
• Use larger, brightly coloured or noise-making balls.
• Use a softer ball to support initial skill development (its example is a new player with autism).
• A player with low vision may prefer a more brightly coloured ball when batting or bowling.

Blind Cricket uses balls with rattles inside so visually impaired players can locate the ball by sound. The guide says this adaptation can make the game more accessible for everyone.

Source: Cricket Australia Disability Inclusion Resource Guide (2025), "Swap Equipment".