| Some cricket fans would argue that cricket bats are | | | | During 1800, round-arm bowling became a rule. It was |
| the most important piece of cricket equipment there | | | | at that time that willow was recognized for making |
| is. Without it, runs could not be scored, and the | | | | bats. The powder of the bark of this wood is used |
| intricate battle between bowler and batter would be | | | | greatly to cure fever. However, these days, a |
| non-existent. Because of its major influence on the | | | | particular hybrid called 'cricket-bat willow is employed |
| sport over the years, we thought it proper to take a | | | | to manufacture bats. |
| look at how the bat has evolved. | | | | Willow is well-known as a strong, lightweight wood |
| Cricket lovers these days remember that the first | | | | that doesn't rot or splinter easily, outstanding qualities |
| cricket bat was first mentioned around 1624,which | | | | for an instrument used to whack a hard leather ball |
| looked similar to hockey stick. There is a sad story. A | | | | travelling at more than 90 miles per hour for about |
| fielder was severely injured in the head; when the | | | | 100 meters. Bat design continues to evolve, and |
| batsman hit the ball and he tried to catch it. | | | | recently manufacturers have created carbon. |
| Post that fatal incident, there were numerous deadly | | | | In order to be used daily, a bat needs a little prior |
| events, which involved bats. One such fatal event | | | | preparation. Once in a season, professional players |
| took place in December 2007. | | | | use linseed oil on the cricket bat. They also 'knock-in' |
| During the early times of the game, there were no | | | | the bat at lower 6 inches at 45 degrees so as to |
| regulations guiding the dimensions of cricket bats and | | | | make the wood of the bat stronger and compress |
| bowlers threw underhand. However, with passage of | | | | its fibres, so that it can be faced by the bowlers on |
| time, strict guidelines regarding the size and dimension | | | | the cricket ground.it is very simple to look after |
| of cricket bat has been stated. The width of the bat | | | | cricket bat. The most significant point is that the bats |
| should be 108mm and its length should be 970mm. | | | | should not be stored in areas where it will get dry or |
| Though the cricket bat will look like short oars or | | | | just beside a heat source. In fact, the bats should be |
| paddle to an unknown person, but its design involves | | | | kept in cool and dry ambience, where it can 'breathe' |
| great amount of engineering, science and | | | | in a little moisture. |
| craftsmanship. | | | | |