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[blocka]

I've noticed in the Pakistan tour and now with the South African games at home that a few of the players helmets are debranded or have tape covering the logos. I'm wondering what the purpose of this is.
I'm pretty sure most of them are Albion(who I thought had the contract with cricket Australia)  but the only branded ones seem to be Masuri so don't know?

[WalkingWicket37]

I think Masuri now have the contract bud, could be why.

[iand123]

What happens if a player has a personal contract with another supplier, does that mean they cannot wear it?

[blocka]

I think Masuri now have the contract bud, could be why.

Would explain it, always associate Albion as the Australian cricket lid. Wonder why CA changed.

[WalkingWicket37]

What happens if a player has a personal contract with another supplier, does that mean they cannot wear it?

They'd have to cover the logo as is happening I guess.
I think masuri are the "official supplier" but they players can wear what they like.

[aussie.kooky]

Shane Watson wears a GM Pro select with stickers off the grill and covered logo. I think Masuri are the helmet of choice for most test playing nations. They seem to be fairly out there. Maybe if Albion came up with a bit more innovation and not just traditional styles they might fair better.

[Aussie]

Rogers, Johnson, Harris and Faulkner all wear de-branded Albion helmets. Bailey wears a de-branded Gray Nichols etc etc. Personal preference I believe. No Shrey helmets in the Aussie team though!

[TBONTB]

It always seems odd to me that the sponsor can dictate everything, what shoes, socks, pants you wear but helmet is a free choice just cover the logo up. I know it is to do with the countries contract ect it just seems odd the sponsors do not kick back a bit more.

[Neon Cricket]

I guess socks are socks after all - every player has a personal preference when it comes to a helmet though, if the player isn't happy with their lid they could potentially under-perform and then the sponsor won't get their moneys worth

[Mattsky]

Anyone know if Albion are producing anything new for the 2015 UK season?
I like the look of an Albion Pro Elite, but I don't know if they meet the new standards - so I might hold off if they've new designs in the pipeline.

[Vic Nicholas]

No Shrey helmets in the Aussie team though!

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-south-africa-2014-15/content/image/799413.html?page=1

[Giraffe208]

Anyone know if Albion are producing anything new for the 2015 UK season?
I like the look of an Albion Pro Elite, but I don't know if they meet the new standards - so I might hold off if they've new designs in the pipeline.

Buzz mentioned something a while back about Albion are in development mode but no updates as of yet

[Aussie]

Vic Nicholas
Is that a shrey grill? Ear pads looks ghastly

[Kez]

It always seems odd to me that the sponsor can dictate everything, what shoes, socks, pants you wear but helmet is a free choice just cover the logo up. I know it is to do with the countries contract ect it just seems odd the sponsors do not kick back a bit more.

You have never seen Asics trainers spiked and logod to look like Reeboks then!

[Vic Nicholas]

Vic Nicholas
Is that a shrey grill? Ear pads looks ghastly

Here are a couple pics of me wearing mine for the first time on Sunday...ear pads look excellent to me?

I'm sure you will get over it.