Cricketdirect Reviews 395

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Looking at 49 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the service, citing issues with order processing, product quality, and difficulties in obtaining refunds. Customers frequently reported problems with products arriving damaged or not as described, and some experienced significant delays or non-delivery of their orders. The refund process was also a major source of frustration, with many struggling to receive their money back in a timely manner. However, some customers also noted positive experiences, with their orders arriving promptly and the products being of excellent quality. A few other people also felt that the customer service was helpful and professional, particularly when dealing with specific individuals.

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Product

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Delivery service

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish service, ordered bat on 12th Dec and according to the website delivery 1-2 days, nothing heard by 17th. Tried to call, just answerphone, sent message and email and received response with the o... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from this company, bat split after 2nd use by a 12 year old. Customer service rude and aggressive and unwilling to replace or refund told tough, bat was expensive and a decent brand and cam... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered kit for my son 10 days ago for a match last Thursday, no delivery! On contacting Cricket Direct I was told some of my order was not in the warehouse but my order would be with me in 24-48 hour... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really poor service, had to cancel my order due to lead time. No initial delivery times and I had to chase after a week to find out the order was still being processed. If you want anything within... See more


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst customer service

The worst customer service. They are just shouting at me and not processing the refund for the item I have not received. They say it has been delivered to the wrong address but are not giving any timeline on when it will be delivered. Not sure till when they expect me to wait, without them confirming the time of delivery how long am I supposed to wait to order the item from a different vendor. They have the worst customer support process

13 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Cricket direct.co.uk European customers beware.

We reside in Portugal and ordered quite a few items of cricket kit as a test for the quality of the items. At the time we checked the delivery to Europe information which then made no mention of the fact that the goods would be subject to customs taxes, which were over €80 . We contacted the company and told them that their website made no mention of this for Europe. On their site there were two delivery options one for Europe and a separate on for the rest of the world which did state that import duties may have to be paid. The company were adamant that they had advertised that Europe may also be subject to charges. We sent them copies of their policy for Europe which were ignored by them and argued over many e mails. Customer service was atrocious with little regards for the customer and what they had to say. The goods were returned to them and after several weeks we received a partial refund minus the charges for return postage to them.
Overall the experience was bad but the attitude toward the customer was not a nice experience at all and would prevent me from using this firm.
I am pleased that at last the delivery policy page to Europe has now changed. Nevertheless be aware of the high customs charges levied on these goods in Europe as you will have little hope of a full refund if the goods are returned. In conclusion European buyers beware.

28 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service, cannot return cricket trousers that don't fit as they are coloured (black) yet they are standard cricket trousers, I haven't had them personalised or anything! Absolute joke of a company AVOID at all costs.

19 August 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Garbage Company

Garbage company - do not touch!
Excessive postage and then do not bother to send items out until a week later!
Extremely slow answering queries and are not truthful when dealing with them.

8 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID THIS COMPANY

Terrible after care customer service. Bat purchased for my son with full bat care / knocking in added. The bat broke with very little use. The company is trying to palm me off by saying they are trying to get a response from the supplier - acting as a middle man and taking no responsibility. Left in limbo, out of pocket and no bat in the middle of cricket season. Emails from the company are dismissive, bordering on arrogant. Almost 2 weeks now since raising the issue with them and yet to get any sort of clarity. Shocking service and attitude!

27 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling trite customer service

Appalling trite customer service.
Additional charges added after delivery.
Prices that very clearly state "tax included" turn out not to have any tax included.

Avoid these jokers.

12 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

if I was allowed to give no stars or…

if I was allowed to give no stars or minus stars I would. Ordered on 1st April took weeks to even reply, no tracking - my package was delivered to the wrong address, god knows where. they lied and lied and lied more about everything.
I asked 20 times for a refund then accepted 20 percent discount and resend my order ... the tracking showed after 4 week that the parcel ws delivered 200 miles from my address...more lies and deceipt.
this company should be banned from operating in the UK ... they didnt even refund 20 percent - these people are con artists. I am waiting for a refund 8weeks later

27 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shut this place down!!!!

Is there a Better Business Bureau in the UK like we have here in the US? This company needs to be shutdown. Places and order on April 27th 2025 and it’s May 16th 2025 and still nothing. Place an order costing over $500 and have not received anything, I tried getting in contact with customer service with no luck. Anyone having and issue call your credit card company or bank and have them do a “charge back” for this company’s horrendous service…

15 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give them zero stars I…

If I could give them zero stars I would.
They refused to replace a pair of New Balance cricket boots which were bought in March this year and have been used in half a dozen games. These boots have split along the upper section resulting in my son’s toe poking through and they claim that this loss of protection isn’t a loss of performance. They actually wrote “keep using the boots and get in touch of something else happens”
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY.

16 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give 0 stars I would…

If I could give 0 stars I would…

Ordered Size 13 cricket spikes and was sent size 9… When I contacted them, they said it was a picking error and I needed to return the old ones (fair enough). As I needed the spikes for the weekend I contacted customer services and asked if they could send size 13’s out asap as it was their error I didn’t have the correct size in the first place. I was then asked to pay again until they received the incorrect shoes back… (slightly concerning, but ok). Received the correct size and sent the incorrect ones back. Still not had a refund 12 days after incorrect shoes were received and signed for after returning them. Even after supplying tracking number and proof of delivery, customer service has gone quiet and not replying to my emails… Absolutely shocking… AVOID AT ALL COSTS…

1 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use this company

Do not use this company. Dreadful in everyway. Over charge for postage then when you try and sort an exchange they take that long you go elsewhere. Been waiting 2 weeks in the end I got a refund. Will never use them again. Customer service is shocking, tell you that the items shipped when it's not even in the warehouse to ship.

10 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely Disappointed – Still No Parcel or Refund After Weeks

I placed an order with Cricket Direct on 15th April, and as of 9th May, I still haven’t received my parcel. I contacted customer service multiple times asking for an update, and now they’re telling me they haven't received the parcel back from Royal Mail—which is not my responsibility. I paid for the product and have nothing to show for it weeks later. When I asked for a refund, they refused, blaming the courier. This is unacceptable customer service and incredibly frustrating. I will never order from them again and would not recommend this company to anyone.

9 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Embarrassment of a company

Embarrassment of a company. £300 order still not received. Fobbed off after 15 times trying to contact them. Days on end telling me my order will be shipped. Cannot speak to a manager. Pay for 1-2 delivery. Yet it’s been over a week. Told “it’s busy season”

9 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID THIS COMPANY

Conned me! Sent me a bat where the stickers weren’t put on properly and were hanging over the edges, also were peeling off and the grip was too small for the bat. Emailed them and they are very rude unhelpful and totally unprofessional trying to make out I’m stupid and I don’t know when somethings wrong, I have over 40 years cricket experience and they try telling me the bat grips standard size even after I bought a new one and that was 3 inches longer they still said I was wrong!!! £400 bat and it’s such poor quality won’t be using them again!!

25 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AT ALL COSTS

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. £200+ bat arrived, was knocked in and snapped in half first set of throw downs, Replacement took two weeks after much persistence, second bat knocked in again, this time by machine, oiled and scuff guarded at additional costs, exact same thing. Clearly not fit for purpose or stored properly as top brand bats should NOT be dry and snap like this. Still awaiting feedback and refund for second bat.

23 April 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

***DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY***

***DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY***

We bought a £300+ bat from them, first use and it’s cracked. Spoke to the most unhelpful and rude manager David who obviously refuses to take any responsibility. Disgusting service

17 April 2025
Unprompted review

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