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The inside edge.

Straight answers on cricket in Abu Dhabi — for parents, players and anyone picking up a bat for the first time. No fluff, no invented claims. Just what actually helps.

Cricket bats and kit laid out ready for a fittingGear

Your first cricket bat: a no-nonsense buying guide

Buying a first bat alone is easy to get wrong — wrong size, wrong weight, wrong grade of willow for the money. Here's what actually matters, in plain English.

Gear · 5 min read · MAX Sports Blog

24 June 2026

A coach running a session in climate-controlled indoor cricket netsTraining

Indoor nets in a 45°C summer: how UAE cricketers keep their game alive

From May to September, the outdoor game in Abu Dhabi doesn't slow down politely — it stops. Here's how serious players and academies keep improving through the hottest months of the year.

Training · 5 min read · MAX Sports Blog

8 June 2026

Young players training together at an indoor cricket academy sessionParents

How to choose a cricket academy in Abu Dhabi: a parent's guide

Every academy promises to develop your child. Few actually do. Here's what separates a real cricket pathway from an expensive parking lot — and the questions to ask before you commit.

Parents · 6 min read · MAX Sports Blog

18 May 2026

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