A Banbury willow tree grower is welcoming changes to the laws of cricket to allow laminated bats.

Changes are to be made to the Laws of Cricket to permit bats previously deemed illegal in an effort to make the game ...

While “laminated” or “Type D” bats have previously been allowed in junior cricket, regulations have insisted that bats used ...

Modern cricket bats enhance power and performance, allowing players to hit boundaries even off imperfect connections, thanks to advanced design and materials.

Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa had sparked controversy by alleging that Indian players are using power-generating bats.

Rajapaksa’s walk-back acknowledged as much. His clarification reframed the issue as one of manufacturing excellence rather than manipulation. The raw wood still comes from England. The size laws ...

India is home to a number of the top cricket-bat manufacturers, including Sareen Sports, SS. But the wood used to make the highest-quality bats needs to be shipped halfway across the globe from ...

As the T20 World Cup grips fans worldwide, it’s also transforming lives in Kashmir. Demand for handcrafted Kashmir willow ...

Ever since the 1890s, cricket bat blades have been made of willow wood. According to a new study, however, bamboo bats should offer better performance and a lower environmental footprint, plus they ...

Cricket bats previously deemed illegal for adult amateur players are to be permitted after a change in the law brought about by the rising cost of English willow.

After the resounding success of "What's Inside a Cricket Ball?" it is time for round two of this fascinating series—how are cricket bats made? In his play The Real Thing, the Czech-born English ...