Cricketdirect Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Looking at 60 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the products, citing issues such as items arriving damaged, feeling used, or breaking quickly after minimal use. The customer service was frequently described as atrocious, rude, dismissive, and unhelpful, with many struggling to get responses or resolutions to their problems. Reviewers also faced significant problems with refunds, often experiencing long delays, partial refunds, or outright refusals, even for faulty products. Orders were a major source of frustration, with many customers reporting items not being in stock despite being advertised as such, leading to delays and missed deadlines. Delivery services were inconsistent; while some experienced prompt arrival, others faced significant delays, incorrect deliveries, or unexpected customs charges, particularly for international shipments. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with their purchases, noting speedy delivery, good product quality, and helpful customer service.

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Customers had negative experiences with product quality, frequently receiving items that were damaged, used,... See more

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Consumers report significant dissatisfaction with the ordering process, citing issues such as items not being... See more

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Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of delivery service, with many customers experiencing significant... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Waited 4.5 days without seeing any notification of the order being shipped, so contacted customer services. Was abruptly told that it's 2-5 days for processing. Waited until 8 days, still no notificat... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

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... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I bought a bat at the end of April. The bat arrived after a week. my first nets session the bat broke in half at the toe and the crack extended all the way round the back till the handle. I took the b... See more

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


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really shocking customer service

Really shocking customer service. Do not shop here. I bought a cricket bag that split on first, and perfectly normal, use. They want to charge me to return it so they can decide whether it is faulty - because 'they don't offer free returns'. Zero confidence they will accept it is their responsibility for selling a faulty product, and then charge me to send it back. This experience is precisely why people shop at Amazon, not at these small businesses.

29 June 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am extremely disappointed with the…

I am extremely disappointed with the service I received from this retailer. It took a shocking six weeks to get my refund processed, which is completely unacceptable. I had to follow up multiple times, and each time I was met with unhelpful responses and delays. This level of service is not only frustrating but also unprofessional. I will not be shopping here again and would advise others to avoid this retailer if they value their time and money.

2 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly excellent service!

Having seen the poor reviews on here after I placed my order, I was nervous that I would have the same experience. I was therefore, pleasantly surprised at the excellent service I received. My order arrived next day, even though I chose standard delivery, communication was very good and the item arrived exactly as I ordered, and much cheaper than other outlets. I would definitely shop here again.

22 April 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

Avoid! I ordered from runningdirect.co.uk a pair of running socks. What I received were a pair of cricket socks from these jokers. I advised them of their error and received a returns label that you have to print. They insisted despite wasting my time going to 2 post offices that they could scan the qr code. They can't I even have confirmation of this from the royal mail. They told me to visit a print shop. Who on earth has a print shop in a town with about 10 shops. Anyway I finally printed the label returned the socks. Chased up the socks I actually ordered. Told I was going to get them within the week. Guess what...they never arrived. Absolutely useless.

5 March 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No delivery communication & false advertising

Wish I read these reviews before buying! Chose to purchase a cricket bat from Cricket Direct as they offered a Redy2Play service that would knock in the bat. I received no information on my order after the confirmation email and assumed it was just taking a while for the bat to be knocked in. 3 weeks after my order I get a note from a neighbour to say the package has been with them for over 2 weeks. I then emailed Cricket Direct to ask why I had received no information that my order had been delivered, and also for confirmation that my bat had indeed been knocked in. What followed was some of the worst customer service I had ever received. Not only was there no acknowledgment of the lack of communication but they also said that the bat had not been knocked in, a service which I had paid £30 for. Not only that but they then tried to gas light me by telling me that the knocking in service was not available to select for this product. After sending them screenshots to show they were wrong, they simply said it was a technical error. They told me a refund for the knocking in service had been issued, but I had to chase them to get this. Buy elsewhere!!

22 March 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What appalling customer service on the…

What appalling customer service on the phone!! Lack of understanding, communication and above all customer satisfaction. I raised a point that I collected the wrong bat than the one I had ordered. I literally got told that I am a liar and I can't speak to the manager. They need to bring in better customer service

4 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super fast delivery

Super fast delivery! Was going on tour and needed a thigh pad sent an email and Tina was straight onto it and it arrived the next day. Outstanding service, will definitely be using again.

1 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cricket direct gray Nicolls bat

Absolutely brilliant definitely gonna order from here again, they said they were gonna be 8 days came in 6 and the bat feels amazing. Don’t know what all these bad reviews are about tbf

13 February 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not order from this company

Wouldn’t order from this company again, ordered and paid for a cricket bag online. Received an email 2 days later from Tina who said that due to stock error it was out of stock so agreed to an alternative bag, which incidentally was cheaper, that was supposed to be sent out the next day … 3 weeks and 14 emails later I finally received my order but no refund on the difference in price. Customer service appalling in every level.

22 January 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Failure to acknowledge and refund a return that has been tracked.

Spoke to customer service who were happy for me to order 2 bats with a view to trying and returning one. I have confirmation from the courier that the bat was delivered back to them on 12 January and received by an employee. Despite chasing them they are still to confirm they have the bat and will be refunding it. I am waiting for a refund of approx £150.

25 January 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid like the plague

Avoid like the plague.

We ordered, they never dispatched the items, despite repeatedly lying that they were on their way. Thank god we realised just in time to source an alternative Christmas present. Wish we'd read these reviews before ordering

21 December 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

customer service refused to honor their…

customer service refused to honor their free return policy due to an error in packing, additionally they were not going to refund a me a pair of shoes I tried on in my house because they looked like they had been worn.. very difficult to understand customer service rep.. even when I asked her to speak clearly slowly into the phone. she did not appear to understand what I was saying. AVOID !!! very unprofessional and petty

17 October 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

such a disappointment

such a disappointment - helmet hasn't arrived despite being assured it would be with me within 24-48 hours and i had offered to pay for guaranteed next day delivery but was told that wasn't necessary despite fact my son going on cricket tour 4 days after the order. appallinging treated on phone by customer services at the Company who passed all blame to Royal Mail and suggested "not their problem", just mine although my contract for the item is with them and they are therefore responsible for using a courier that gets the item there within the timescale suggested and if not, sends another at their expense. i have just spent 30 minutes getting hold of Royal Mail to track the item and they don't care either and suggest that paying for Tracked 24 means nothing and shouldn't expect it to arrive on time, no come back and can't get it Returned to Sender so have to wait and return myself - shocking. have had to go out and buy a new helmet elsewhere and wish i had done that in first place as it was cheaper and i received advice and service with a smile from AJ Sports in Kingston.

13 October 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Cricketdirect.co.uk no Cricketdirects.uk

Cricketdirect.co.uk was fine.

BUT there are links out there on social media linking to a "mega sale" but links you to cricketdirects.uk. The sale is too good to be true, offering 70% off bats. It looks exactly the same as cricketdirect.co.uk.

I'm lead to believe cricketdirects.uk is a scam website, so please double check the website before pending any money there.

22 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hello,

Hello,
I kindly request everyone to notbuy from their website. I have ordered for 1 week ago and they still havent delivered anything to the post office, despite that i have called twice and she promised me to recieve my package within a week. Their promises are false, doesnt respect delivery times. I called her even today and she promised me to return by the email. I am worried and regret my order, i wish i saw all these review before ordering from this website.

12 September 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor service from Tina

Website seemed decent but yeh coming on here does make more sense. Sent an enquiry, got a reply and promised information, that information didn't come and it's been 6 days now.

11 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Failed delivery and High delivery fee

It’s my first time use this company and it will be my final time. If you can, AVOID this company. I wish I see reviews here before I purchase, so I can avoid. Reviews here are so bad, you can see it’s not individual experience but company culture.

They charged £6.35 delivery fee which is significantly higher than average retailers delivery fee, but even with such a high delivery fee, I still did not get the item.

After I placed order, I received a confirmation email of my order, then absolutely no communication. So I emailed them a week later for status of delivery, they said item was delivered with a picture showed item was placed between a door and a bin (bin placed in front of a door).

Then I realised item was placed my detached outer building door which was behind my garage. Most importantly, no messages, emails or calls etc notifying me this. As I don’t even use this outer building often and it was behind garage, hence I never thought about to check it, until they showed me the picture, I went and check, item was not there. I also placed an amazon order which was delivered by the same delivery company Cricket Direct use, hence picture showed both items placed there, and both items were missing, but I did not know this, hence I already contacted amazon who refunded me, but Cricket Direct refused to refund me despite they did not delivered to my front door. Their customer service even asked me why I claim no receipt of this item but not amazon item, I said I already notified them I did not receive both items in my initial email, they went silent and not communicate since.

When I asked Cricket Direct to show me any messages, emails or calls that they sent to me to notify me items were placed there from themselves or delivery company, they refused to provide it. I told them I will contact my bank decline the transaction, they said they will only show to my bank, what a strange thing, they have the opportunity to show me but they refuse to show me evidence to proof it.

I give them 5 days to provide this proof, now 5 days past, no communication, so I will take this up with my bank.

7 August 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would have given this company no…

I would have given this company no stars if that was an option…absolutely shocking customer service. Not only did they sent the wrong cricket wicket keeping inners (youth size not adults!) I kindly suggest I would send them back yet they wanted us to pay for the postage otherwise they wont send the adult size that we actually paid and ordered
Absolutely disgraceful customer service

4 August 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid- cricketdirect

Not recommend, worst post sale service. U May be better off buying elsewhere. Bought pair of shoes using the quick ‘Apple pay’ option and site did not allow inputting discount code 5% for subscription which they offer. Immediately contacted customer service explaining the issue. Several emails exchanged, however they always responded with ‘ I don’t care attitude’ rude service to customer. Stay away.

22 July 2023
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