11 Best Christmas Gifts for Cricket Dads in 2025 (Australia)

Aussie Christmas = backyard cricket, long twilights, and the kids calling LBW on Grandpa. Here are 11 gifts—smart, useful, and family-friendly—that celebrate Dad’s love of the game and turn it into bonding time with the kids.

1) Cricket ABC Book (Daddy’s Book Club)

Turn match talk into story time. Each letter unlocks a cricket moment (“B is for Bouncer”) so little fans learn the lingo while cuddled up with Dad. Read a page while the snags rest, another before bed. Get the Daddy's Alphabet of Cricket book.

2) Practice-Ready Backyard Cricket Set

From beach to backyard, a complete set means instant family matches—and unlimited rematches. Look for durable stumps and soft or rubber balls so all ages can play safely. Big Aussie retailers stock junior and beach sets with quick delivery. Rebel Sport

3) Tickets to the Big Bash (BBL)

Wrap up an experience: night cricket, fireworks, and a kids-bedtime bus ride home full of highlights. Browse the official Big Bash site for fixtures, then grab seats via Ticketek. (Hot tip: stick to one browser/tab when buying high-demand games.) Big Bash+2Ticketek Australia+2

4) 2025 Kookaburra Bat (or Mini for Display)

If Dad plays, upgrading to a 2025 stick is a thrill—Kookaburra’s new range (e.g., Monarch/Kahuna/Ghost) is widely available across Australia. Not sure on profile or weight? A mini replica bat doubles as a desk trophy that the kids can autograph. kookaburrasport.com.au+1

5) 2025 Gray-Nicolls Gear (Pads/Gloves/Bag)

For the gear-tinkerer, fresh mitts or a lighter kit bag can transform match day. The 2025/26 GN range has landed at major cricket specialists nationwide. Let the kids hide a handwritten “Good luck, Dad!” card in the glove pocket. Greg Chappell Cricket Centre+1

6) Official Cricket Australia Merch

Replica shirts, wide-brim hats, caps, even mini autograph bats—easy wins for fans who live in green and gold. The Official Cricket Shop offers men’s, women’s, and kids’ gear (plus gift cards if you’re unsure on size). The Official Cricket Shop+2The Official Cricket Shop+2

7) Sun-Smart Kit (UPF Hat + SPF50+)

Summer cricket means serious UV. Pair a UPF50+ hat with SPF50+ sunscreen and sunnies so Dad can coach, bowl, and umpire safely. Cancer Council recommends the full “Slip-Slop-Slap-Seek-Slide” routine whenever UV≥3. Cancer Australia+2Cancer Australia+2

8) Coaching Session or Skills Clinic

Skills > stuff. A local coaching lesson (batting, bowling, or wicket-keeping) pays off for seasons—and kids love watching Dad “train like the pros.” Many cricket centres and coaches offer digital vouchers you can email instantly (perfect late-December save). Check your local cricket centre or club programs.

9) Training Aids (Nets, Rebounders, Cones)

Pop-up nets, target stumps, or a simple cone/ladder set turns the backyard into a mini-academy. Keep a soft ball handy so even toddlers can “field.” Major Aussie retailers stock family-friendly options with click-and-collect. Rebel Sport

10) Match-Day Cooler & Picnic Set

Elevate boundary-rope picnics with a sturdy cooler and reusable serve ware. Kids pack the oranges; Dad handles the playlists. (Pair with the Cricket ABC Book for the post-game wind-down.)

11) eGift Card to a Trusted Aussie Sports Retailer

When in doubt, let Dad choose: eGift cards from big retailers arrive instantly and have a standard 3-year expiry in Australia—ideal for last-minute gifting. Rebel Sport