Gray-Nicolls
Grays International · United Kingdom
Gray-Nicolls is a British cricket equipment and apparel brand based in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, with roots going back to 1855. Part of Grays International, it makes cricket bats, protective gear, footwear, clothing and bags.
| Origins | 1855 |
|---|---|
| Founders | H.J. Gray and L.J. Nicolls |
| Headquarters | Robertsbridge, East Sussex |
| Parent | Grays International |
| Website | gray-nicolls.co.uk |
What is Gray-Nicolls?
Gray-Nicolls is a cricket brand headquartered in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, and owned by Grays International. It produces bats, batting gloves, pads and balls, as well as cricket footwear, team uniforms, clothing and bags.
History
The company traces its origins to 1855, when H.J. Gray founded H.J. Gray and Sons, a family firm that made bats for Cambridge University cricketers. L.J. Nicolls began making cricket bats in 1876. The two manufacturers merged in the early 1940s to form Gray-Nicolls. After the Second World War players such as Wally Hammond and Keith Miller used its bats, and in 1974 the company introduced the Scoop, sometimes described as cricket's most famous bat.
Products and positioning
- Cricket bats, gloves, pads and balls
- Cricket footwear
- Teamwear, clothing and bags
The brand has long-standing relationships with international players, including Kane Williamson, Babar Azam, Travis Head, Kagiso Rabada and Ollie Pope, and historically Brian Lara and Alastair Cook.
Distribution
Gray-Nicolls serves markets across Europe, Oceania and Asia through retail partners and its own online stores.
Why it matters
Gray-Nicolls shows how a heritage equipment maker can extend into apparel and footwear while keeping craft manufacturing and elite player endorsement at the centre of its brand.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Gray-Nicolls bats made?
Gray-Nicolls is based in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, where the company has a long history of bat making.
Who owns Gray-Nicolls?
Gray-Nicolls is part of Grays International.