About Cricket-Hockey.com
Cricket-Hockey.com is the largest specialist retailer of cricket and field hockey equipment in the UK, and one of the largest dedicated cricket and hockey retailers in the world. Established in 1999, we are a globally recognised specialist supplying players, clubs, schools, and teams across the UK and internationally.
From humble beginnings, we have grown into a multi-million pound company and a globally recognised brand, dispatching nearly 100,000 orders worldwide every year. Since our establishment, we have become the go-to destination for players of all levels, offering an extensive range of high-quality products at competitive prices. Our mission is simple: to provide cricketers and hockey players with the best gear, expert advice, and exceptional service, empowering them to excel on the field.
Formed by three friends in 1999, the business flourished from a small shop in Fordingbridge, Hampshire where it quickly became apparent that the need for quality specialist products was nationwide.
We were one of the first sports retailers to go live with a website at the beginning of the Internet boom in 1999. In 2005 we moved into our current warehouse - a purpose built unit in Downton, Wiltshire, which is where all our orders are packed and dispatched each day. In 2022 we purchased an additional warehouse on the same Industrial Estate to store our growing levels of stock.
In 2006 we launched our own brand called Funky which took the cricket market by storm. They are uniquely designed in consultation with professional cricketers and are used by top Hampshire players as well as former England player Simon Jones and many other top cricketers around the country. In 2011 we started making Funky Hockey sticks using the same principles as we did with cricket - to produce outstanding value for money products which perform at the highest level.
2011 saw a major expansion to the business as we went into partnership with the Rose Bowl - the home of Hampshire Cricket. We ran the Rose Bowl Shop for 10 years until 2021 when the club took it back under their own control.
We still, however, operate with a tight knit team of just eleven dedicated full time staff who are experts in both sports. This enables us to offer a level of service you will not find elsewhere, so when place an order or contact us, you are dealing direct with the owners or qualified experts who really do know what they are talking about.
The ethos of the company remains unchanged; we select our entire products individually, based on the quality, functionality and value they represent to our customers and make sure that they are all in stock for immediate delivery - something most of our competitors do not do. This has helped form our outstanding reputation for fast delivery, excellent customer service and after sales care. Our customer-first approach sets us apart.
See for yourself what our customers think about us - check out the feedback we receive on TrustPilot - an independent review website. https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.cricket-hockey.com
Why choose Cricket-Hockey.com?
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The largest selection of cricket and field hockey equipment in the UK
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One of the world’s largest specialist cricket and hockey retailers
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Trusted by players, clubs, and teams worldwide
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Expert advice from experienced cricket and hockey players
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Fast, reliable UK and international delivery
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Competitive pricing with regular offers and promotions
Our Team
Cricket-Hockey.com is run by a close-knit team of dedicated specialists with decades of combined experience in cricket and field hockey. From product selection and purchasing to customer service and warehouse operations, every part of the business is handled by people who actively play, coach, and understand the sports.
Jamie Harvey - Managing Director
Born in 1978, Jamie played cricket for South Wilts & Lymington in the Southern Premier League. He has recently re-established his local cricket club in Winterbourne, near Salisbury. The legacy left by Jamie’s grandfather, the England off-spin bowler Jim Laker, has left him with many connections from the golden era of cricket. Prior to starting the business, he worked at Lord's Cricket Ground and is a qualified coach. As the IT guru, Jamie builds and maintains the website, manages all the marketing and social media campaigns, is in charge of the finances, and is responsible for everything to do with the e-commerce side of the business.
Christian Pain - Sales Director
Born in 1981, Christian has played cricket ever since he was old enough to hold a bat, he started playing for his local village club Hyde in the New Forest and gravitated to Southern Premier League Clubs, captaining Lymington and playing for South Wilts. In 2014 during a brief move to Chester he played for the national T20 champions Chester Boughton Hall. He is also a keen hockey player and plays regularly for his local side Romsey. Christian joined the business in 2014 and is head of sales and purchasing.
Michael Pain - Director
Born in 1949, Michael has five children and 9 grandchildren. He captained his local New Forest village cricket club Hyde, is a qualified coach and worked with Hampshire youth cricket squads for 17 years. He currently serves on the Hampshire County Cricket Club Committee. Although now retired from the main business, he still maintains an interest and helps out whenever needed.
Leanne Hoskins - General Manager
Leanne joined us as General Manager in 2025 and has a hockey background as a player for Bournemouth Hockey Club. Her day to day roles including managing the store, staff and dispatch procedures.
Marc Bryant - Head of Customer Services
Marc joined in 2026 after being the assistant manager at Hays Travel. He heads up customer service so will likely be the first port of call if you email, whatsapp us or call us over the phone. He also deals with all returns and helps out in the warehouse when needed. He is a keen sportsman, playing cricket and football for local clubs and is chairman of his local cricket club.
Tom Marlow - Warehouse Manager
Born in 1992, Tom joined us from his early days as a work experience lad in 2008; Tom comes from a long line of family cricketers who play in the most charming village of Breamore. Tom’s passion and understanding of the game plays a major part when checking goods into the warehouse, picking orders or serving customers in the showroom.
Isla Perkins - Warehouse Assistant
Isla works alongside Tom in our warehouse and spends most of her time checking in the never ending delivieries we receive from suppliers.
Richard Pearce - Warehouse Assistant
Rich joined in 2022. He is a keen cricket and hockey player and spends most of his time in our second warehouse picking the web orders.
Will Hayward - Warehouse Assistant
Will started in 2025, is a keen cricketer and helps pick and pack the orders
Neil Trestrail - Packing Assistant
Neil has a long history of playing county cricket and joined us in 2021 to help with the packing and serving in our store.
