To get away from IPL for a bit? What Am I?

Question

I am found on all cricket grounds. There are always at least two of me on any ground.. Without me life would be very hard for batsmen.Sometimes I have to be replaced, but that's usually done when the game is not in progress.Most players have their own preferences when it comes to choosing me. What am I?

Answer 1

is it a box?

Answer 2

poison ivy 606 got it.

Bats.

EDIT

I had been here.

Bats satisfies your conditions & so will helmets.

Answer 3

Bat

Answer 4

Sightscreen or sidescreen whatever the term is.

Answer 5

The "box" or abdominal guard worn by batsmen.

Of course, without them life would be very hard for batsmen (and their wives).

The only place to replace them is the dressing room toilets.

Players can choose plastic or metal boxes.

Answer 6

Is it a helmet?

EDIT; hey I think I've got it, it's ARMGUARD...

Answer 7

Sightscreens

Answer 8

gloves or pads.

Answer 9

sightscreen is all i can think of..but i don't know whether they replace it.

This is the best What am i question.

Answer 10

Bats?

EDIT

Is it a helmet?

Edit

Jerseys?