There is nothing better than a bit of leather on willow in the bright English sun (or rain) on a Saturday afternoon. The sound of the ball heading swiftly to the boundary is enough to make anyone want to pick up a new bat and join their local club. But cricket bats are so damn …
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When you’re buying a cricket bat, there are a lot of different considerations, and if you’ve never purchased one before then having a cricket bat weight guide can help you to work out how hefty a bat you should go for. In this guide, we explain different weights of bats, and what tends to count …
If you’re just getting into cricket, or picking up the bat again after decades not playing, you’ll need to get a reliable accomplice. Your cricket bat is nothing short of vital, whether you’re a specialist batsman, a bowler, or you fancy yourself as the next Ben Stokes. Some sports allow you to get playing quickly …
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If you are looking for an affordable cricket bat for use playing on a Saturday for your local village team, you might well be looking at options made out of Kashmir willow. This material is more affordable due to the fact that it is more abundant than English willow, which is the traditional material for …
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Your bat is your trusted partner when you are out in the middle. Choosing the right bat involves a lot of different decisions, but the first thing to get right is the bat size. Cricket bat sizes can be confusing if you are just starting out, but for adult cricketers, most bats are roughly the …
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Cricket bats are surprisingly needy. They require quite a lot of care and attention if you want to keep them in good condition ready for hitting it out of the park every Sunday! In this guide, we’re making cricket bat care simple. There are some basic and easy rules to follow to keep your bat …
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Cricket is one of the sports where it is actually pretty normal to have a go at the opposition. Sledging a batsman is seen as pretty normal. If you’re going to step up to the crease on a weekend, expect a little bit of chirping in your ear from the opposition. It can feel lonely …
It is a very strongly held belief amongst the cricket community that English willow cricket bats are far superior to Kashmir willow cricket bats. But what if this belief is wrong? No one is sure where they learned this ‘fact’ but somehow it has become ingrained in almost every cricketer across the country. As part …
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Cricket bats need some TLC from time-to-time. To keep your bat in top condition, there are a few basic skills that you need to learn. When people think of bat maintenance, they usually think of “knocking-in”. This is part of the process, but oiling comes first. In this guide, we look at how to oil …
Whether you’re a top order batter who loves to accelerate your innings or play in 20 over competitions, or you’re a lower order batter who loves to add some quick runs for your teammates, you need a bat that is up to the task. We all dream of being able to hit like Jos Buttler …
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