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In games with a traditional red ball, outfits must always be white or off-white. Most cricket players wear cleats (spike-tread shoes) for better grip on the field, but it isn't required.
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Setting up wickets is described in greater detail at the end of this section. Stumps and bails are wooden pieces that are assembled to create the wicket, one of the most important objects in cricket.
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However, white uniforms are sometimes used in test matches these days. These days, all teams have uniforms, but in the olden days, all uniforms were white. At the bare minimum, 6 stumps, 4 bails, 2 cricket bats and 1 ball are required. Cricket requires a few pieces of specialized equipment to play with safety.