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[WalkingWicket37]

I like to field and bat in long selves but as a medium fast bowler long sleeves can just get in the way...
I think long sleeves looks more classy and cooler

Take up spin bowling mate, means you can wear long sleeves without anything getting in the way
(Other benefits are less running and you don't need to open the bowling so can stuff yourself at teas)

[cheese]

Take up spin bowling mate, means you can wear long sleeves without anything getting in the way
(Other benefits are less running and you don't need to open the bowling so can stuff yourself at teas)

I have attempted spin bowling but to no avail sadly, lack of spin being the main problem...
I stuff enough tea anyway as Liam can back up, I love a bit of cake!

[awp]

Believe prior said in his book that he thinks short sleeves looks budget on a keeper

Doesn't look as budget as missing stumpings and watching catches go past your left hand, after you've been mouthing off all morning......

[iand123]

Doesn't look as budget as missing stumpings and watching catches go past your left hand, after you've been mouthing off all morning......

Very true

[El Nino]

Stop rubbing on your arms from the cuffs too, when McCullum would keep in short sleeves he'd wear big sweatbands to stop this.

I always liked Parore and McCullum keeping in short sleeves

[400notout]

Definite long sleeves for me. Loads of clubs just get the short sleeve shirts though. And 2/3 people in the club (the only keepers) are the only ones pushing for a long sleeve option doesn't often convince everyone!

[leechy22]

Keepers who wear short sleeves look really scruffy for me, like tucking your shirt in etc. After all it is a 'gentlemen's' game we play. Also our tan lines aren't good at the best of times, I think it also combats that (a little anyway).

[benny231]

Last couple of seasons I've kept in longsleeves and it feels more 'proper' than short sleeves. However, when I did keep in short sleeves I wore large sweat bands on each are to make it look better! I actually just got my longsleeve club top shortened because it was getting too hot (good kiwi summer!) keeping in it for two sessions then having to open the batting in the last session!!

[Butterfingerz]

personally I wear long sleeves whilst keeping as the when wearing short sleeves I find the Leather/PU of the inside of the cuff uncomfortable on the skin

[mr_wickets]

Keepers look better in long sleves. to get away with short sleves, you have to have tank arms - like Mcullum! 

[MD2812]

Last season the 1st team captain said he couldn't consider me a serious keeper untill I went longsleeved.

I've always kept in short sleeves. To bow into peer pressure or not :S

[Cumbrian Pete]

MD2812...don't do it!  What matters is your performance not the length of your sleeves.  I'm a short sleeved keeper and I'd rather play in what I'm comfortable in and focus on my game than bow to peer pressure.

[jamielsn15]

We've only got short sleeved shirts at our club, so I don't have the option.  I do always keep in a baselayer though, to avoid elbow grazes.  If I'm fielding in the covers, I'll always do the same...

As for how that looks, lets see how much I care.  Hmm, not at all as it transpires... 

[Neon Cricket]

Whenever I'm drafted in to keep (reserve keeper for when our keeper is at Uni!) I always just wear short sleeve with a base layer - I find its much comfier than a long sleeve.

Generally I wear a base layer all the time though, saved me from many a scrape!