The business was founded in 2007 by Cristian Durant, a former county cricketer with a passion for the game. After playing professionally between 1996 and 2001, Cristian wanted to remain connected to the sport he loved. His vision was simple: to provide high-quality products for cricket clubs and schools at affordable prices.
Originally launched as Durant Cricket, we quickly gained a reputation for supplying and installing premium cricket equipment. Over the years, we’ve expanded and evolved into Durant Sports, bringing together three specialized sub-brands under one banner: Durant Cricket, Durant Scoreboards, and Durant Surfaces.
Our mission remains the same as it was from day one – to support sports clubs and educational institutions with top-notch products, ensuring they have the tools they need to excel. Whether it’s cricket ground equipment, scoreboards, or sports surfaces, we continue to deliver excellence and value to our customers.
Our Successes
Over the past 16 years, Durant Sports has completed over 3,000 installations both nationally and internationally, including projects in every county across the UK. Our commitment to quality has earned us recognition, such as becoming one of the first companies to have our indoor cricketing vinyl surface, DuraFlex, officially approved by the ECB. This premium surface is trusted by high-profile institutions, including the indoor center at Lancashire CCC. In other exciting news, as of November 2024 our specialist ‘A-Base’ outdoor Non-Turf Pitch System has officially been crowned ECB Approved. Along with, as of December 2024, our Indoor woven surface ‘DuraWeave’ has also been approved by the ECB.
Why Durant Sports re-brand?
As our business grew, it became clear that expanding beyond cricket was a natural progression. Our 10,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility gives us the capability to fabricate a wide range of metalwork, far beyond the cricket world. This expansion is supported by our sister company, Rutland Fabrication, which has been instrumental in broadening our manufacturing expertise.
In addition to metal fabrication, our long-standing proficiency in producing scoreboards has allowed us to develop scoring solutions for sports outside of cricket. The integration of our Industrial Roland printer has further enhanced our capabilities, enabling our graphics team to create detailed, customized designs that personalize scoreboards for clubs, schools, and other sports venues.
The decision to re-brand as Durant Sports reflects this broader vision. By unifying Durant Cricket, Durant Scoreboards, and Durant Surfaces under one brand, we’re better equipped to offer innovative and tailored solutions to a wider range of sports and institutions.
Our Partners
At Durant Sports, we collaborate with industry-leading partners to provide comprehensive, high-quality solutions for sports facilities of all kinds. From cutting-edge lighting specialists to expert construction and design teams, our partnerships ensure every project is handled with precision and professionalism.
Design
The majority of items sold in our Durant Store have been designed meticulously by our in-house team.
Manufacture
We manufacture the vast majority of products we sell in our warehouse courtesy of the fabrication team.
Deliver
When purchasing our ground equipment or scoreboards our team deliver to ensure reliability and safety.
Install
Once our team have delivered your ground equipment, for a minimal extra fee, we can install so you don’t have to.