Built by a Cricketer.
Driven by the Game.
KB87 was born from years spent on the cricket field — not from a boardroom, but from the dressing room, the nets, the match days, the wins, the losses and everything in between.
Behind KB87 is Kamal Bhardwaj — a cricketer who has spent a lifetime playing, competing and understanding what players actually need when they step onto the field.
As a cricketer, you learn quickly that your equipment matters. The right bat in your hands. Gloves that feel right. Pads that move with you. Gear you trust when the pressure is on.
KB87 exists to build and curate exactly that.
Not because cricket needs another brand — there are already plenty of them. But because there is always room to build gear with the player at the centre. Gear that comes from someone who has lived the game, not just observed it.
Before KB87,
there was simply cricket.
Kamal spent his younger years dreaming of playing professional-level cricket. That dream did not happen exactly as planned. But the passion for the game never wavered.
At that age, it was never about building a company, creating a brand or selling equipment. It was about playing. Competing. Improving. Wanting to feel prepared when stepping onto the field.
That dream eventually evolved into something bigger — not a step away from cricket, but a step deeper into it.
Cricket stayed through every stage of life. KB87 is the next chapter of that journey.
Scotland.
2007.
In 2007, a move to Scotland for higher studies opened another chapter in the game.
Kamal had the opportunity to play three full seasons for Musselburgh Cricket Club as part of the East of Scotland Cricket Association (ESCA) cricket environment.
This was not just a cricket experience — it became an important part of the journey. Different conditions. Different cricket culture. A different way of approaching the game.
Eventually, life and responsibilities brought a return to India. Cricket became more on-and-off for a while as professional commitments took priority.
But the game never really disappeared.
Cricket always
found a way back.
Corporate cricket. Office leagues. Weekend matches. Tournaments with friends and teammates who shared the same love for the game.
Cricket communities, scoring, statistics, conversations about the game — it all kept the connection alive even during the busiest years.
Cricket remained a source of happiness, competition and purpose. A reminder that the game gives back far more than it asks.
Over time, the competitive spark came back stronger. The dream of doing something meaningful in cricket returned — not as a fleeting thought, but as a genuine commitment.
Kamal continues to play competitive cricket today — including the Rajasthan Legends League, gaining further experience alongside and against experienced and international-level players.
Still Playing.
Still Counting.
9 Hundreds · 86 Fifties · 6/12 Best Bowling · 275 Catches
Career figures recorded on CricHeroes
View Kamal's Cricket ProfileThe KB87 Standard
If we put our name behind it, we have to believe in it first.
Player First
Kamal personally plays cricket and uses KB87 products. Products are shared with teammates, friends and the wider cricket community before they reach you.
Quality Checked
Curated products are inspected and evaluated before KB87 puts its name behind them. If it doesn’t meet the standard, it doesn’t carry the name.
Trusted Craftsmanship
KB87 has built relationships with manufacturers and skilled craftspeople over time. The people working behind the scenes and their craftsmanship are an important part of the brand.
Built for the Game
Products developed for KB87 are created around quality, performance, comfort and player safety. Where applicable, developed with relevant cricket standards and safety considerations in mind.
KB87 isn't built from behind a desk. It's built from inside the game.
Developed by KB87
Products designed, tested, refined and manufactured to KB87 requirements. From bats handcrafted in India to performance gear built from scratch — these carry the full weight of the KB87 development process.
Selected by KB87
Specialist products sourced from trusted manufacturers and selected against KB87 standards. Not manufactured by KB87 — but chosen by KB87 because they meet the standard a player deserves.
Whether we develop it or select it, we put our name behind it because we believe it belongs in a player's kit.
From the Field
to the World.
What started with friends, teammates and cricket communities is slowly travelling further.
KB87 products have reached players and teams across India and cricket communities overseas — including Australia, UAE, Canada, USA and New Zealand.
The growth has come through cricket relationships, word of mouth, and players sharing gear with other players. No shortcuts. No inflated claims. Just the game connecting people.
The dream is growing — one player at a time.
The Cricketer
Behind KB87
Kamal Bhardwaj — Cricketer. Founder. Still chasing the next game.
Kamal spent his younger years dreaming of playing professional-level cricket. That path did not unfold exactly as imagined — but cricket remained a constant through every stage of life.
Three seasons at Musselburgh Cricket Club in Scotland. Corporate cricket and office leagues back in India. Weekend tournaments with friends and teammates. Cricket communities and scoring that kept the connection alive through the busiest years.
The competitive spark eventually returned — stronger than before. Kamal continues to play competitive cricket, including the Rajasthan Legends League, gaining experience alongside and against experienced and international-level players.
Playing competitive cricket continues to directly influence how he thinks about equipment — comfort, confidence, protection and performance. Every product decision passes through the lens of someone who actually uses the gear on the field.
KB87 is the next chapter of that cricket dream.
The goal isn't to look back at what could have been. It's to build what comes next.
Stay fit. Go big. Dream bigger.
Rise Above.
Strike Beyond.
For the player stepping onto the field for the first time.
For the one still chasing that next hundred.
For the one who refuses to stop improving.
KB87™ — made for players who want to go beyond.