The need for a wicket keeper's gloves has been a debate for many years. When was the last time you saw a wicket keeper take a direct hit from a ball? The answer is never. Cricket gloves are designed to protect the hand from injury and to provide a safe grip on the ball. The only question that remains is how to design a glove that can handle the amount of impact that a wicket keeper is subjected to. The answer is the Guardian's of the game.